Klamath County public meetings in 2025

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion concerns the legal rights and duties of the public body regarding current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h))

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the Dec 2, 2025 meeting and confirmed the Diamond Solar Energy Project, granting a Goal 4 exception and a Conditional Use Permit for the 1,560‑acre site south of Hwy 138. It adopted a 15% school support fee for the Enterprise Zone, approved an intergovernmental agreement with SCOEDD, and authorized a $17,500 tree‑removal contract at 1960 Crest St. The Board also adopted revisions to contracting policies, a three‑year storage‑unit MOU, an amendment to the Great Basin Insurance contract, and a $4.1 M per‑year health‑benefits agreement with the Oregon Educators Benefit Board.

• Diamond Solar Energy Project – Goal 4 exception and CUP 6‑25 approved (no fiscal impact noted)
• Enterprise Zone school support fee set at 15% per House Bill 2009
• Tree removal contract: Mozingo’s Tree Service $17,500 for 1960 Crest St
• Revision to Klamath County Contracting Policies and Procedures (no fiscal impact)
• OEBB intergovernmental agreement – approx. $4,100,000 annual expenditure

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a tree‑removal contract for 1960 Crest St, revisions to county contracting policies, and several appointments to boards and advisory committees. They also approved a three‑year memorandum of understanding between Public Works and the Sheriff’s Department, multiple intergovernmental agreements, a new liquor license, and supplemental budget resolutions for internal services and the Veterans Fund.

• Approved minutes from the Dec 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Mozingo’s Tree Service quote for tree removal at 1960 Crest St (unanimous)
• Adopted revisions to Klamath County contracting policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Lippmann to the Antelope Meadows Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Leslie Lowe and Fawna Anderson to the Law Library Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved a three‑year MOU between Public Works and the Sheriff’s Department for storage unit rental (unanimous)
• Approved a new liquor license for Manley’s Tavern, Hammered Hideout and Hansen’s Speakeasy (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolutions for internal services, finance, HR and for the Veterans Fund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a declaration of emergency regarding a culvert failure on S. Alameda Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions on a Rogue Disposal contract and a Search and Rescue (SAR) grant.

• Declaration of Emergency for S. Alameda Avenue culvert failure
• Rogue Disposal contract discussion
• Sheriff's Office SAR Grant

The Board approved an emergency declaration for South Alameda Avenue after a 4‑by‑4‑foot concrete box culvert collapsed, allowing expedited hiring to replace it. They also approved a six‑month extension of the Rogue Disposal contract while terms remain unchanged. The Board voted unanimously to transfer the transition house property to the Sheriff’s Office for search and rescue. They unanimously authorized the search‑and‑rescue coordinator to apply for a state OEM grant of up to $200,000.

• Declared local emergency for South Alameda Avenue culvert (unanimous vote)
• Approved six‑month extension of Rogue Disposal contract (board support, no vote recorded)
• Approved transfer of transition house to Sheriff’s Office for search and rescue (unanimous vote)
• Authorized SAR coordinator to apply for OEM grant up to $200,000 (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan that would change the land‑use classification of a 6.43‑acre property at the intersection of Highway 97 and Chiloquin Boulevard from Agriculture to Commercial, and rezone it from Exclusive Farm Use to Transportation Commercial. The amendment would allow a boutique hospitality business such as a small hotel with highway access. The commission will also consider a replat application for the Werner Subdivision that would reconfigure Lots 5‑15 of Block 38 into five parcels while keeping the existing R‑1 residential and RUC‑C rural‑community‑commercial zoning. The agenda also includes items for other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Proposed comprehensive plan map amendment and zone change for 6.43‑acre site at Hwy 97/Chiloquin Blvd (Agriculture → Commercial; EFU → Transportation Commercial)
• Werner Subdivision Replat (Crescent Lake Realty, LLC) to reconfigure Lots 5‑15 of Block 38 into five parcels; maintains R‑1 and RUC‑C zoning
• Other Business
• Public Comment
• Adjournment

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss real property transactions and legal matters. The session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e) and ORS 192.660(2)(h).

• Deliberations regarding real property transactions
• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Commissioners will consider prior approved items, public hearings, budget resolutions, bids, ordinances, resolutions, orders, agreements, licenses, and other county business. The meeting also includes commissioner reports and a public comment period.

Human Resources

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a department request for a road assistant vegetation weed‑control supervisor and two Community Corrections proposals. One proposal from Aspen Forensics and Behavioral Health has no fiscal impact, while a separate agreement would cost $128,000 per year for a two‑year sex offender treatment contract with an option to extend. Additional discussion items include a Rogue Disposal contract and a letter of support for a Klamath Falls development grant application.

• Department request – PW – Assistant Vegetation Weed Control Supervisor
• Approve RFP proposal from Aspen Forensics and Behavioral Health (no fiscal impact)
• Approve agreement with Aspen Forensics and Behavioral Health for sex offender treatment services – $128,000 per year
• Rogue Disposal contract discussion
• Letter of support for City of Klamath Falls application to leverage development grant

The commissioners unanimously approved the department request for an Assistant Vegetation Weed Control Supervisor and both the RFP proposal and agreement with Aspen Forensics and Behavioral Health for sex offender treatment services. They also approved changing the IGA language to "elected commissioners," paused the Permitium technology contract, directed staff to prepare an emergency clause for the Rogue Disposal transfer station contract, formed a task force to implement animal brain‑trust recommendations, and unanimously signed a letter of support for Klamath Falls’ development grant application.

• Approved Assistant Vegetation Weed Control Supervisor request (unanimous)
• Approved Aspen Forensics RFP for sex offender treatment services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Aspen Forensics for sex offender treatment services (unanimous)
• Approved IGA language change to "elected commissioners" (Minty and Nichols in favor, DeGroot abstained)
• Paused Permitium contract pending unified technology solution
• Directed staff to prepare emergency clause and temporary process for Rogue Disposal contract
• Formed internal task force to implement animal brain‑trust recommendations
• Signed letter of support for Klamath Falls development grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a department head meeting on December 4, 2025. Commissioners and department heads will present updates on de‑escalation training, secondary employment approval, the Smartsheet travel form, OHSU workplace mental‑health training for managers, an AI update, internship programs, and the food purchases and county‑branded clothing policy. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda; the items appear to be informational presentations. The meeting will be recorded and made available.

• De‑Escalation Training
• Approval Process for Secondary Employment
• Smartsheet Travel Form
• OHSU Workplace Mental Health Training for Managers
• Food Purchases & County Branded Clothing Policy

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the October 22 work session and consider three department requests: an incentive‑pay proposal for the Dive Rescue team, a rehire request for the Corrections director, and an exception‑to‑policy request for Juvenile services regarding PTO donations. The meeting also includes a Discover Klamath quarterly update, a presentation of Brain Trust recommendations for animal control, and a discussion of Lost River High School football matters.

• Approve minutes from the October 22 work session
• Department request – Dive Rescue incentive pay
• Department request – Corrections director rehire
• Department request – Juvenile services policy exception for PTO donations
• Brain Trust recommendations for animal control

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous work session. They unanimously approved three department requests: incentive‑pay, a rehire, and a juvenile policy exception. The board also approved ordering a banner to recognize the Lost River High School football team’s state championship and to invite the team to a business meeting for a proclamation.

• Approved minutes from last work session (unanimous)
• Approved incentive‑pay department request (unanimous)
• Approved rehire department request (unanimous)
• Approved juvenile policy exception request (unanimous)
• Ordered banner for Lost River High School football championship and invited team to business meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will adopt the Klamath County Transportation Action Safety Plan, approve a new invitation to bid for the Klamath Hub demolition, and authorize a request for quotes for the Austin Street drainage project. It will also distribute $1,693,147.21 in Transient Room Tax revenue and sign a grant agreement for the Klamath Library Community Courtyard, bringing $715,000 of revenue to the Library Service District.

• Reject prior bids and approve a new Invitation to Bid for Klamath Hub demolition; $246.84 publication cost
• Authorize Public Works to issue a Request for Quotes for the 2026 Austin Street Drainage Project; engineer estimate $110,000‑$130,000
• Adopt the Klamath County Transportation Action Safety Plan (TSAP); no fiscal impact
• Approve distribution of $1,693,147.21 from the Transient Room Tax for Q3 2025
• Approve and sign the Library Community Courtyard grant agreement with OPRD; $715,000 revenue to the Library Service District

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting. They approved a new invitation to bid for demolition and hazardous material abatement at the Klamath HUB. They also approved a request for quotes for the 2026 Austin Street drainage project and adopted the county Transportation Action Safety Plan.

• Approved November 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected prior bids and approved new ITB for Klamath HUB demolition (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of RFQ for 2026 Austin Street Drainage Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Klamath County Transportation Action Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Transient Room Tax third‑quarter distribution (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year agreement with Unifirst for shop uniforms, towels, rugs (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agreement with Oregon Water Resources Department (unanimous)
• Approved LG25‑018 grant for Klamath Library Community Courtyard with OPRD (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider three department requests. One request from the Sheriff's Office proposes an incentive pay plan for dive rescue personnel. A second request from the Corrections department seeks to rehire a director. The third request from Juvenile Services asks for an exception to policy regarding paid time off donations.

• Sheriff's Office – incentive pay proposal for dive rescue staff
• Corrections – request to rehire a director
• Juvenile Services – exception to policy for PTO donations

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will convene to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss a range of county business, including public works, service districts, and departmental reports. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom and in person at 305 Main Street in Klamath Falls.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public Works department report
• Library Service District discussion
• Drainage Service District discussion
• Extension Service District discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of appointments, intergovernmental agreements, and grant contracts. Items include appointing J.B. Brown to the Chiloquin Vector Control District Board and reappointing Lani Hickey to the Weed Control Advisory Committee. The board will also approve an amendment to the Klamath‑Polk County IGA with a $9,000 payment, a lease of two juvenile‑department offices to the Oregon Youth Authority, and multiple grant agreements totaling $250,000 for economic development and tourism.

• Approve and sign Economic Development Grant agreements totaling $150,000 for Discover Klamath, Klamath Falls City School District, Klamath Music, Oregon Tech Foundation, Klamath Casket, and Tater Tots Pediatric Therapy
• Approve and sign Tourism Grant agreements totaling $100,000 for Klamath Music, Malin Community Service Club, Garage Tap House, Klamath Trails Alliance, Town of Bonanza, and Discover Klamath
• Approve amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Polk County, authorizing a $9,000 payment from the Oregon Department of Revenue tools committee
• Approve lease of two offices in the new juvenile department building to the Oregon Youth Authority for two years, generating $568.82 per month in revenue
• Authorize MOA with Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc. for a $20,000 expenditure to address food insecurity

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved appointments, lease and grant agreements, and several intergovernmental agreements. The board also approved an amendment to the Lake County agreement to create a regional economic development district, with two votes in favor and one abstention. The agreement for an online dog‑license application was postponed pending a presentation on December 3.

• Approved appointment of J.B. Brown to the Chiloquin Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Lani Hickey to the Weed Control Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the Klamath‑Polk County intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)
• Approved lease of two juvenile department offices to the Oregon Youth Authority (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco‑prevention project agreement between Lutheran Community Services Northwest‑Klamath Falls and KCPH (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Polk County for epidemiologist services (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Economic Development Grant and Logo Agreements for Fall 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Lake County intergovernmental agreement to form a regional economic development district (2‑0, 1 abstain)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions related to school support fees, including the EZ School Fee draft and the Enterprise Zone School Support Fee. It will also discuss fee structures for road vacations and no‑spray zone signage, and review a request from the Statewide Coordinating Office for Economic Development and Diversity (SCOEDD) IGA. An O&C proxy vote and an open‑counter presentation are also on the agenda.

• Road Vacation Fee – presentation by Public Works
• Noxious Weed Control District No Spray Zone Signage Fees
• Enterprise Zone HB 2009 – presentation by KCEDA and Business Oregon
• EZ School Fee resolutions – draft and supporting documents
• SCOEDD IGA Request for Klamath 2025

The commissioners approved the minutes from the prior meeting. They adopted a resolution for the Enterprise Zone HB 2009 fee, updated the SCOEDD intergovernmental agreement with Lake County, and authorized a proxy memo for Commissioner DeGroot. They also accepted a settlement in Bryson v. Klamath County with a fiscal impact of $3,003.42. Additional items such as road‑vacation fees, weed‑control signage fees, and Open Counter software were discussed and the board agreed to move forward on them.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Enterprise Zone HB 2009 resolution (unanimous)
• Approved updated SCOEDD intergovernmental agreement with Lake County (Minty and Nichols voted in favor; DeGroot abstained)
• Approved O&C proxy memo giving proxy to Commissioner DeGroot (Minty and Nichols voted in favor; DeGroot abstained)
• Approved settlement agreement in Bryson v. Klamath County with fiscal impact $3,003.42 (Nichols and Minty voted in favor; DeGroot not present)
• Board agreed to proceed with Noxious Weed Control District signage fee policy ($265 fee) (no vote recorded)
• Board expressed support for Open Counter software and directed staff to pursue demos, cost analysis, and potential RFP (no vote recorded)
• Board supported revisions to the road vacation fee memo (no vote recorded)

Finance

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review financial reports and budget requests. The agenda includes discussions on personnel costs for the FY 2027 budget and specific funding requests for county services.

• SO Dive Rescue incentive pay request
• Treasury Investment Pool FY 2025 Financial Statement Draft
• Juvenile Budget review
• Funding request for Senior Center kitchen equipment
• Personnel Services Memo for FY 2027 Budget regarding cost of living increases

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They heard a report on the juvenile department’s budget shortfall after a $750,000 grant was withdrawn. The board instructed the liaison to contact the Senior Center to discuss possible reallocation of $20,000 and the $85,000 cut before revisiting the kitchen equipment request next month. Members also agreed to continue discussion on personnel budget cost‑of‑living adjustments at a later date.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Directed liaison to discuss senior center kitchen equipment funding reallocation
• Planned review of juvenile department expenditures and funding options in early January
• Agreed to continue personnel budget cost‑of‑living discussion at a later date

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal from Rhine‑Cross Group, LLC to rezone a 15.58‑acre parcel from Rural Residential R‑10 to R‑5. The rezoning would permit three single‑family homes instead of one on the parcel identified as Map Tax Lot No. 3908‑00100‑00803 near Highway 140 and West Ridge Drive. The agenda also includes items for other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Proposed rezoning of 15.58‑acre parcel (Map Tax Lot No. 3908‑00100‑00803) from R‑10 to R‑5 to allow three single‑family homes
• Other business (unspecified items)

County Counsel

The November 17, 2025 County Counsel meeting will consist of a call to order, a brief Other County Business segment, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed on the agenda.

Commissioner DeGroot moved to settle the case Bryson v. Klamath County by paying interest at the legal rate on the balance due. Commissioner Nichols seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously to approve the settlement.

• Approved settlement of Bryson v. Klamath County with interest at legal rate (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion is limited to the legal rights and duties of the public body regarding current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation per ORS 192.660(2)(h)

Board of Commissioners

The Administrative Advisory Committee is meeting to review specific operational updates. The session includes discussions on IT upgrades and financial policies.

• Room 219 upgrades
• Purchasing policy
• Providing food at meetings

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss human resources requests and ARPA funds. The session focuses on the reclassification of three specific management roles within the Community Development Department (CDD).

• CDD Reclassification for CDD Mgr
• CDD Reclassification for Building Mgr
• CDD Reclassification for Dev Support Mgr
• Discussion of ARPA Funds

The Board unanimously approved three CDD reclassifications, saving about $140,200. It also approved diverting $10,000 of ARPA funds to Kingsley to purchase locally sourced holiday turkeys and food for servicemen and servicewomen. The motion included flexibility to use the funds for other locally prioritized needs. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved last meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CDD Manager reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Building Manager reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Development Support Manager reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved diversion of $10,000 ARPA funds to Kingsley for holiday turkeys/food (unanimous)

Human Resources

The Human Resources board will approve minutes from the last meeting, review a listing of county‑owned real property, and consider the Dry Creek contract presented by Stephanie Brown and Tom Crist of the CDD. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Review listing of county‑owned real property (Stephanie Brown, CDD & Allison York, Windermere)
• Consider Dry Creek contract (Stephanie Brown, Tom Crist, CDD)
• Adjournment

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved listing two surplus county properties (tax account numbers 339324 and 3472627) with real‑estate agent Allison York. The board agreed that staff will initiate a competitive RFP for the Dry Creek contract if the provider does not accept the county’s current terms, setting a response deadline. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from prior meeting
• Approved listing of surplus properties tax 339324 and 3472627 with agent Allison York (unanimous)
• Agreed staff will pursue RFP for Dry Creek contract if provider rejects current terms

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will convene an executive session on November 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm in Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls. The session is called under Oregon Revised Statute 192.660(2)(E) to conduct deliberations with designated persons for real property negotiations. Media reporting on the deliberations is prohibited, and recordings are available at the Commissioners’ office.

• Executive session (Gov Center conference room #214, 305 Main St.) to negotiate real property transactions

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and review a department finance request from Human Resources. Commissioners will consider a Rental Housing Feasibility Study and address funding needs for the Headstart building. The board will also adopt a letter of support for the Town of Bonanza’s Big Springs Park LWCF grant and continue discussion of CDD ARPA funds.

• Approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Human Resources department finance request (document 11-04-25 DEPARTMENT REQUEST - FIN FIN ANALYST.PDF)
• Rental Housing Feasibility Study
• Letter of support for Town of Bonanza Big Springs Park LWCF grant (document 11-04-25 LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR BONANZA BIG SPRINGS PARK LWCF GRANT.PDF)
• Continuation of CDD ARPA funds discussion from the October 28 meeting

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved a one‑time stipend for the Project GenT position. They approved signing a letter of support for the Town of Bonanza’s Big Springs Park grant. They also approved reallocating $80,000 of ARPA funds: $50,000 to the Developmental Disabilities Department, $20,000 to Senior Center Meals on Wheels, and $10,000 to the Food Bank.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved one‑time stipend for Project GenT (unanimous)
• Agreed to investigate aligning the rental housing feasibility study with the county study and to connect with the Planning Department
• Approved signing letter of support for Town of Bonanza Big Springs Park grant (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of $80,000 ARPA funds: $50,000 to Developmental Disabilities Department, $20,000 to Senior Center Meals on Wheels, $10,000 to Food Bank (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve the purchase of four roll-off containers for $31,665 and sign agreements to provide $164,696 in domestic well assistance to residents. The agenda also includes approving an amendment to an economic development grant and initiating proceedings to legalize Drazil Road.

• Purchase of four 40 cubic yard roll-off containers for $31,665
• Domestic Well Assistance Grant agreements totaling $164,696.47
• Amendment #1 to CONFLUENCE KLAMATH FALLS LLC Economic Development Grant
• Initiation of proceedings to legalize Drazil Road
• Appointment of Robin Huntsman to Pine Grove Highland Special Road District Board

The commissioners unanimously approved several items: purchase of four 40‑cubic‑yard roll‑off containers, appointment of Robin Huntsman to the Pine Grove Highland Special Road District Board, and an order to start legal proceedings to legalize Drazil Road. They also approved agreements for fire‑district vehicle maintenance, an amendment to the Confluence Klamath Falls LLC economic‑development grant, and domestic well assistance grants.

• Approved purchase of four 40‑cubic‑yard roll‑off containers (unanimous)
• Appointed Robin Huntsman to Pine Grove Highland Special Road District Board (unanimous) OR2026-011
• Authorized initiation of proceedings to legalize Drazil Rd (unanimous) OR2026-012
• Approved agreement with Klamath County Fire District #1 for light‑duty vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Confluence Klamath Falls LLC economic‑development grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant agreements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a livestock hearing on October 29, 2025 at 1:30 pm in Room 214. The agenda lists a hearing concerning the case Gonzales Vs Hutchings. No other agenda items are detailed beyond the standard call to order and adjournment.

• Livestock hearing – Gonzales Vs Hutchings

The Board heard testimony in the Gonzales vs Hutchings case and determined there was insufficient evidence to convict the dogs. Commissioner Nichols motioned to find the dogs not guilty and to impose no fines or fees, which was seconded by Commissioner DeGroot. The motion passed unanimously. The Board also recommended that the dogs be confined to prevent future incidents.

• Found insufficient evidence to convict Hutchings' dogs (unanimous)
• Motion to find dogs not guilty approved (unanimous)
• Motion to impose no fines or fees approved (unanimous)
• Recommended dogs be confined to prevent future incidents (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. They will hear presentations on planning fees (Jeremy Morris), CDD ARPA funds (Stephanie Brown), and a community corrections opt‑out proposal (Aaron Hartman). The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from Oct 7, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on planning fees (Jeremy Morris)
• Presentation on CDD ARPA funds (Stephanie Brown)
• Presentation on community corrections opt‑out (Aaron Hartman)

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They agreed to move forward with Exhibit 3 proposing planning fee adjustments. The board paused new applications for the East County ARPA housing program and will revisit the $100,000 allocation later. By consensus, the board decided not to opt out of the state‑run community corrections system under Senate Bill 1145.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with Exhibit 3 on planning fee increase (consensus)
• Paused new applications for the East County ARPA housing program (consensus)
• Decided not to opt out of community corrections under Senate Bill 1145 (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the October 14 meeting and adopt a new travel policy. It will consider several financial actions, including a $1.43 million criminal‑justice grant, a $195,501.75 advance payment to small taxing districts, and a $4,989.76 purchase of a Ricoh copier for the juvenile department. Additional items include a collective bargaining cost increase for sheriff sergeants, a $21,031 health grant amendment, and the designation of new county roads.

• Approve JRP‑27‑16 grant agreement delivering $1,432,032 to Community Corrections
• Authorize $195,501.75 advance payments to small taxing districts
• Accept Ricoh quote to buy an all‑in‑one copier for $4,989.76
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with Sheriff Sergeants’ Association costing $17,099.24
• Approve amendment to OHSU agreement adding $21,031 grant revenue for nurse home visiting

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Ricoh copier purchase and designated new Class “B” county roads in Sunset Village Phase II. It adopted the county travel policy (with Commissioner DeGroot abstaining) and authorized advance payments to small taxing districts, while also rescinding Order #2023‑070. The board further approved multiple public‑health, community‑corrections and library agreements, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Ricoh all‑in‑one copier purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Klamath County Travel Policy (Commissioner DeGroot abstained)
• Designated roads in Tract #1553‑Eleventh Addition to Sunset Village Phase II as Class “B” county roads (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to make advance payments to taxing districts with $25,000 or less taxes assessed (unanimous)
• Adopted order rescinding Order #2023‑070 for alternative public‑funds method (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco‑prevention agreements with Citizens For Safe Schools and Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for 1824 Vine Street use by Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws for the Library Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will meet to consider a proposed 200-megawatt solar energy project and a request to rezone a 15.58-acre parcel for three single-family homes. The agenda also includes fee adjustments and discussions on mobile home placement.

• Zone change for 15.58-acre parcel from R-10 to R-5 (Map Tax Lot No. 3908-00100-00803)
• Diamond Solar Energy Project: 200 MW photovoltaic facility on 1,560 acres
• Fee adjustments
• Discussion on TUP vs Mobile Home placement
• Discussion on TUP vs 1 year limit

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will review and discuss several items, including an expansion of Ordinance 91 presented by Jason Jennings, an update on water resources from Tom Skiles of Oregon Water Resources, and recommendations from the Tourism and Economic Development Grant Review Panel presented by Don Beatty and Heather Harter. They will also receive a report on ARPA funds from Stephanie Brown of the Community Development District. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the previous work‑session minutes and adjournment.

• Expansion of Ordinance 91 (Jason Jennings)
• Water resources update (Tom Skiles, Oregon Water Resources)
• Tourism and Economic Development Grant Review Panel recommendations (Don Beatty & Heather Harter)
• ARPA funds report (Stephanie Brown, Community Development District)

The board approved the minutes from the previous work session. The board unanimously approved the Tourism Grant Review Panel recommendations. The board unanimously approved the Economic Development Grant Review Panel recommendations. The board directed staff to develop a more targeted ATV/UTV access proposal for rural county roads.

• Approved minutes from last work session
• Approved Tourism Grant Review Panel recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Grant Review Panel recommendations (unanimous)
• Recommended pursuing a targeted ATV/UTV access proposal for specific rural areas

Human Resources

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the last meeting and consider personnel requests, including a Building Inspector promotion and an FTE increase for the Finance Department. The agenda also includes a draft revision to the AAC Travel Policy.

• Approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting
• Promotion of a CDD Building Inspector
• Increase in Finance Department FTE hours
• Draft revision to AAC Travel Policy

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously approved the promotion of the CDD Building Inspector and a full-time‑equivalent staff increase. The board also adopted the Administrative Advisory Council’s recommendation to update the county travel policy, with one commissioner abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved CDD Building Inspector promotion (unanimous)
• Approved FIN FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved AAC travel policy update (approved, 1 abstention)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to discuss lawyer-client communications and records exempt from public inspection. The meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2025.

• Executive session regarding ORS 192.660(2)(f) lawyer-client communications

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on October 21, 2025. The agenda lists governmental body updates, a call to order, and adjournment. No specific policy items or decisions are noted.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several intergovernmental agreements and equipment purchases. Key items include a law enforcement liaison agreement with Klamath Community College and a new lease for the Keno library branch.

• Purchase of one 2025 Altec AT40-G 4x4 Ariel Bucket Truck for $175,830.00
• Three-year agreement with Klamath Community College for a Sheriff's Office Sub-Station at $138,427 per year
• Five-year lease agreement with Keno Mercantile for the Keno Branch library at 15555 Highway 66
• Grant agreement BHD-27-13 for the Oregon Behavioral Health Deflection Program providing $152,344 in revenue
• Licensing and Co-Creation Agreement with Harmonee AI Inc. and On the Verge Consulting for $3,500.00

The commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a 2025 Altec AT40‑G bucket truck. They also approved several interagency agreements, including a community corrections partnership, a sub‑station liaison with Klamath Community College, and an amendment to the public‑health financing agreement. Additional approvals covered a licensing and co‑creation agreement, a lease for the Keno Library branch, and the transfer of a Public Works deed to the City of Klamath Falls.

• Approved purchase of one 2025 Altec AT40‑G 4x4 Ariel bucket truck (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and Klamath County Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved sub‑station agreement with Klamath Community College for a law‑enforcement liaison (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Intergovernmental Agreement #185817 for public‑health financing (unanimous)
• Approved licensing and co‑creation agreement, with staff update after 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Keno Mercantile for the Keno Library branch (unanimous)
• Approved sending Public Works property transfer deed to the City of Klamath Falls (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Administrative Advisory Committee will discuss a proposed revision to Klamath County's travel policy. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Travel Policy Revision presented by Sue Baumgart (Human Resources)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the September 30 meeting. It will consider several department requests, including a step‑5 offer for the Public Health department, hiring an assistant road superintendent and a road superintendent for Public Works, and an out‑of‑class stipend for the Tax Manager. The board will also review a Department of Development Services exception to its bereavement policy and a Sergeant’s Association agreement.

• Department Request – PH – Step 5 Offer
• Department Request – PW – Assistant Road Superintendent hire
• Department Request – PW – Road Superintendent hire
• Department Request – TAX Out Of Class Stipend
• Sergeant's Assoc Agreement

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also unanimously approved a public‑health Step 5 offer, two public‑works superintendent positions, an out‑of‑class tax stipend, and a DDS policy exception for the Sergeant’s Association agreement.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Step 5 offer (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Assistant Road Superintendent position (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Road Superintendent position (unanimous)
• Approved Tax out‑of‑class stipend (unanimous)
• Approved DDS exception to policy – Sergeant’s Association agreement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve several grant and funding items, including $20,000 of additional money for the Boating Safety Program. It will also sign multiple Oregon Impact Transportation Safety Division grants totaling $16,000 for DUII, seatbelt, speed, distracted‑driving and pedestrian‑safety enforcement. The board will appoint two members to local boards and correct a federal grant number for a Maintenance Assistance Grant.

• Approve $20,000 additional funding ( $10,000 per year for FY2025‑2027) for the Boating Safety Program under Intergovernmental Agreement No. 250‑2527KLAMATHCOUNTY‑000 with the Oregon State Marine Board
• Approve ODOT Impact Transportation Safety Division grants: DUII $3,000, Seatbelt $3,000, Speed $6,000, Distracted Driving $3,000, Pedestrian Safety $1,000
• Appoint Devery Saluskin to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (no fiscal impact)
• Appoint Greg Chandler to the Klamath Housing Authority Board (no fiscal impact)
• Approve Amendment #1 to the Maintenance Assistance Grant, updating the Federal CFDA number from 15.622 to 15.616 (no fiscal impact)

The Klamath County Board unanimously approved several Oregon Impact Transportation Safety Division grant agreements for DUII, seatbelt, speed, distracted‑driving, and pedestrian‑safety enforcement. It also approved Amendment #1 to the Maintenance Assistance Grant and accepted additional funding for the Boating Safety Program. The board confirmed appointments to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee and the Klamath Housing Authority Board.

• Approved appointment of Devery Saluskin to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Greg Chandler to the Klamath Housing Authority Board (Commissioners Minty and Nichols voted in favor; Commissioner DeGroot absent)
• Approved Amendment #1 to the Maintenance Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of additional funding for the Boating Safety Program Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved five Oregon Impact Transportation Safety Division grant agreements for DUII, seatbelt, speed, distracted‑driving, and pedestrian‑safety enforcement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to interview applicants for an advisory committee. The board will also consider approving minutes from a previous meeting and reviewing a letter regarding a childcare center.

• Interview advisory committee applicants
• Approve minutes from September 17 work session
• Review letter to HHS regarding KCC Childcare Center

The board approved the minutes from the previous work session. The board unanimously approved a letter to the Health and Human Services Department regarding the Klamath Community College Childcare Center. Commissioner DeGroot agreed to act as liaison and join a work group to develop the groundwater monitoring wells project presented by Dave Henslee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from previous work session
• Approved letter to HHS regarding KCC Childcare Center (unanimous vote)
• Commissioner DeGroot agreed to serve as liaison for groundwater monitoring wells work group
• Conducted BOCC Advisory Committee applicant interviews at 3:30 pm

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion concerns the legal rights and duties of the public body regarding current or likely litigation.

• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) regarding litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the September 16 meeting and discuss several items. Topics include tourism and economic development grant programs, the demolition of The HUB, and a fee waiver request for Mt. Laki Cemetery. The board will also hear fee analyses from Public Works, Public Health and a CDD, plus a proposal to change the travel policy.

• Mt. Laki Cemetery fee waiver/reduction application
• The HUB demolition project
• Tourism & Economic Development grant program overview
• Fee analyses from Public Works, Public Health and CDD Onsite
• Commissioner DeGroot's request to change travel policy

The commissioners allocated $150,000 for the Economic Development grant program and $100,000 for the Fall cycle of the Tourism Grant program. They agreed to reissue the demolition bid for The HUB after an $83,000 roof‑abatement cost was added. Additional fee changes were approved for the Mt Laki Cemetery, utility permits, commercial site‑plan modifications, animal‑control AI, and liquor‑license and gaming licenses.

• Allocate $150,000 to Economic Development grant program (approved)
• Allocate $100,000 to Tourism Grant program for Fall cycle (approved)
• Reissue The HUB demolition bid after adding $83,000 roof‑abatement cost (approved)
• Waive Surveyor fees and reduce Planning fees for Mt Laki Cemetery (unanimous approval)
• Implement new utility permit fees: $150 for small projects, $350 for larger projects (approved, effective July 2026)
• Reduce commercial site‑plan review modification fee to 50% of original (approved, effective November 2025)
• Switch animal‑control AI from Aria to Harmonee; allocate $3,500 for hub and $3,500 for server from General Fund (approved)
• Change liquor‑license recommendation fee to flat $25 and increase social‑gaming license fee to $125 per table (approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a supplemental budget resolution for the Juvenile Capital Project and a new fee schedule for the Onsite Division. The meeting includes several contract approvals for economic development and public health services, as well as appointments to the Ambulance Advisory Committee.

• Supplemental budget resolution of $620,472.14 for the General Fund, General Fund Reserve, and Juvenile Capital Project Fund
• New Onsite Division fee schedule effective November 1, 2025, increasing DEQ passthrough fee to $120
• Economic development agreement with Klamath County Economic Development Association for $315,000
• Contract with Klamath IDEA for entrepreneur-focused economic development totaling $15,000
• Professional services contract extension with Government Portfolio Advisors at $49,000 annually

The commissioners unanimously approved a supplemental budget resolution for the General Fund, General Fund Reserve, and Juvenile Capital Projects Fund. They also adopted a new fee schedule for the Onsite Division and appointed two members to the Ambulance Advisory Committee. In addition, the board approved several agreements and amendments covering building code consulting with the Klamath Tribes, health authority intergovernmental agreements, and economic development partnerships.

• Approved supplemental budget resolution (unanimous) – BR2026-006
• Approved new fee schedule for Onsite Division (unanimous) – RE2026-004
• Appointed Kasey Lanning and David Carpenter to Ambulance Advisory Committee (unanimous) – OR2026-004
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Klamath Tribes for building code consulting (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #2 to IGA #184233 with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #2 to IGA #185817 for financing public health services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Klamath IDEA to promote economic development (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Klamath County Economic Development Association for services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider several administrative requests, including an emergency tax hire, the sale of a surplus Public Works truck, a fee waiver for an OIT fieldhouse project, and payment of NACO dues.

• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025
• Emergency hire request from Human Resources
• Approval of surplus Public Works truck
• Fee waiver for OIT Fieldhouse project
• Payment of NACO dues invoice

The commissioners approved several items by unanimous vote, including an emergency hire for Human Resources, the surplus of a 2017 Ford F‑250 truck, a 50% fee waiver for the Oregon Tech Fieldhouse project, payment of $1,388 for NACO dues, and $100,000 from LATCF funds to seed the Code Enforcement Department for property cleanups.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved emergency hire for Human Resources (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 2017 Ford F‑250 truck valued at $17,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 50% fee waiver (~$13,000) for OIT Fieldhouse project (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $1,388 for NACO dues (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 seed funding for Code Enforcement cleanup (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several approvals, including the minutes from the September 16 meeting, a $15,456 interdepartmental vehicle purchase, a $180,900 renewal of the Esri GIS software agreement, a no‑cost insurance policy agreement, and a $249,995 contract with Rocky Mountain Construction to expand the Community Corrections parking lot. Each item will be presented with its fiscal impact where applicable.

• Approve September 16 meeting minutes – no fiscal impact
• Approve purchase of a pickup by Maintenance from Public Works for $15,456
• Approve renewal of Esri Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise Agreement – $180,900
• Approve insurance policy agreement with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company – no fiscal impact
• Approve contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for Community Corrections parking lot expansion – $249,995

The board unanimously approved the agreement with Rocky Mountain Construction to expand the parking lot at the Community Corrections Department. It also approved an interdepartmental vehicle purchase, renewed the Esri licensing agreement for three years, and approved contracts with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance and an amendment to the PERS agreement. The minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved parking lot expansion agreement with Rocky Mountain Construction (unanimous)
• Approved interdepartmental vehicle purchase between Maintenance and Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Esri Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise Agreement for 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the PERS agreement (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates from the Klamath Water Users Association and SkyLakes Medical Center. No decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Klamath Water Users Association update
• SkyLakes Medical Center update

The board held a work session on September 17, 2025. Commissioners Nichols and DeGroot heard updates from David Cauble and Dave Henslee of Sky Lakes Medical Center about financial challenges and plans for an osteopathic medical school. No items were voted on or formally decided. The meeting was adjourned at 3:27 pm.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, discuss departmental staffing and funding requests, and review a letter regarding the Fort Klamath Museum property. The agenda includes a request for funding to demolish the HUB.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Human Resources: Department reclassification request
• Public Works: Position overlap and Fire District 1 fleet program request
• Tax/Property Sales: Funding for HUB demolition
• Letter to Tribes regarding Fort Klamath Museum property

The commissioners unanimously approved departmental staffing reclassifications and new positions. They approved grant applications for the HUB demolition and maintained the surplus‑property approval policy. The board revised the Public Works change‑order policy to allow 10% or up to $500,000, whichever is greater, and agreed to a fleet‑maintenance collaboration with Fire District 1. A letter to tribes regarding the Fort Klamath Museum property was also approved.

• Approved department request – FIN – Reclass (unanimous)
• Approved department request – PW – Position Overlap (unanimous)
• Approved department request – DDS – New Positions (unanimous)
• Approved grant applications for HUB demolition (unanimous)
• Maintained surplus property policy requiring Board approval for items over $10,000 (unanimous)
• Revised Public Works change‑order policy to 10% or up to $500,000, whichever is greater (unanimous)
• Agreed to collaborate with Fire District 1 on fleet maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved letter to tribes re Fort Klamath Museum property (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve several intergovernmental agreements and a liquor license renewal. The board will also review bids for property abatement and authorize an additional payment for a road overlay project.

• Approve IGA #6906 for Community Corrections ($9.5M revenue)
• Approve IGA #6940 for M57 Biennial Plan ($457,037 revenue)
• Approve IGA for Community Developmental Disabilities Services ($9.77M revenue)
• Authorize additional payment for Sevenmile Rd. overlay ($330,332.24)
• Decline bids for property abatement at 2853 Homedale Rd. and 4503/4505 Altamont Dr.

The Board unanimously approved Intergovernmental Grant Agreements #6906 and #6940 with the State of Oregon for Community Corrections, as well as a grant agreement for Developmental Disabilities services. It also approved an amendment to the Outback Strong‑Public Health agreement, additional payment to Rocky Mountain Construction for the 2025 overlay contract, and quotes for abatement at two properties. A recommendation to renew numerous liquor licenses was approved.

• Approved IGA #6906 between Oregon and Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved IGA #6940 between Oregon Dept. of Corrections and Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Developmental Disabilities Services IGA PO-10000-00047084-0 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Outback Strong–Klamath County Public Health agreement (unanimous)
• Approved additional payment on 2025 overlay contract to Rocky Mountain Construction (unanimous)
• Approved quote for abatement at 2853 Homedale Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved quote for abatement at 4503/4505 Altamont Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to renew liquor licenses for listed establishments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a bid for the abatement and demolition of 3319 South 6th Street. The meeting includes decisions on domestic well assistance, land partitions, and grant applications for veterans and emergency management services.

• Bid from IRS Environmental of Portland, Inc. for abatement and demolition of 3319 South 6th Street (the HUB)
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreement for Norma McAllister in the amount of $18,750.00
• Final plat approval for TRACT 1553 – Eleventh Addition to Sunset Village – Phase 2 (10 lots)
• Grant application to Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs for $139,346.00 in revenue
• Oregon Emergency Management EMPG Grant application requiring a $70,870 county match

The commissioners unanimously approved a bid to demolish the HUB building at 3319 South 6th Street. They also approved several grant agreements, including a domestic well assistance grant, a veterans affairs pass‑through grant, and an emergency management grant. Final plats for Sunset Village Phase 2 and Land Partition 49‑24 were approved, and the board authorized a solar project grant application and a supporting letter. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved IRS Environmental bid for HUB demolition (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 6 to OHSU‑KCPH personal services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of TRACT 1553 – Sunset Village Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Land Partition 49‑24 (unanimous)
• Approved Dan Golden to apply for Community Renewable Energy Grant and Chair to sign support letter (unanimous)
• Approved veterans affairs pass‑through grant for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Oregon Emergency Management EMPG grant submittal (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the budget outlook. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Outlook discussion

Commissioners reviewed updates on juvenile and KCR program funding, the county budget, and SRS and PILT payments. They discussed a possible General Fund hiring freeze, public‑safety staffing, and budget constraints for 2026‑2027, and agreed to continue talks with the sheriff about jail funding and OSP officer hires. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to approve minutes from the last meeting and review several departmental requests. Items include an emergency hire for the Sheriff’s Office, a financial policy exception, a fee waiver for OIT stadium improvements, and a rate increase for Dry Creek. A quarterly update from Discover Klamath is also scheduled.

• Sheriff’s Office emergency hire request
• Financial policy exception request
• OIT stadium improvements fee waiver request
• Dry Creek rate increase proposal
• Discover Klamath quarterly update

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously approved the Sheriff's Office emergency hire request, the finance department's exception to policy, and a fee waiver for the OIT Stadium Improvement Project. The board heard a proposal to raise the Dry Creek transfer‑station rate to $84.69 per ton but took no action, noting it will consider the information. A discussion about a possible part‑time recreation coordinator was also held, with no decision made.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office emergency hire (unanimous)
• Approved finance exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved OIT Stadium fee waiver (unanimous)
• Dry Creek rate increase request to $84.69/ton taken for consideration (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review routine minutes, recognize staff milestones, and vote on a museum restoration contract and two intergovernmental agreements. No major fiscal decisions are scheduled.

• Accept $0 quote from Legacy Painting for Baldwin Hotel & Museum storefront and windowsill restoration
• Approve Amendment #1 to IGA with Oregon Building Codes Division, expires June 30, 2028
• Approve Amendment #1 to IGA #185817 for public health services, adding $25,202.82 in grant revenue
• Renew 14 liquor licenses including Dollar General #16696, #18282, and #21342
• Authorize DA’s office to apply for VOCA grant with unknown fiscal impact

The commissioners approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. They adopted a proclamation designating September 2025 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. The board approved a contract with Legacy Painting and Construction for storefront painting at the Baldwin Hotel & Museum, approved two intergovernmental agreement amendments, and authorized the District Attorney’s Office to apply for a VOCA grant. They also approved a recommendation to renew liquor licenses for multiple establishments.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (unanimous)
• Approved Legacy Painting and Construction LLC quote for Baldwin Hotel storefront painting (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to IGA with Oregon Department of Consumer Business, Building Codes Division (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to IGA #185817 for financing public health services (unanimous)
• Authorized District Attorney’s Office to apply for VOCA grant (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to renew liquor licenses for multiple businesses (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes from the last meeting and discuss two letters: one granting signing authority for a VOCA grant to the Department of Justice and another seeking legal clarity on federal subpoenas. The Baldwin Hotel paint project is also listed but not described in detail.

• Approve minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting (08-05-25.PDF)
• Sign VOCA grant letter granting signing authority to the Department of Justice (08-26-25 LETTER TO DEPT OF JUSTICE SIGNING AUTHORITY SCHUTT VOCA.PDF)
• Discuss letter seeking legal clarity on federal subpoenas (08-26-25 COUNTY LETTER SEEKING LEGAL CLARITY.PDF)
• Baldwin Hotel paint project

The Board unanimously approved the VOCA grant letter and a letter requesting clarification on federal subpoenas. It adopted interim supervision arrangements, assigning the CDD Manager to oversee Code Enforcement and the Deputy Tax Collector to oversee the Tax Collector and Property Sales offices, with the Sheriff to be considered later. The Board directed staff to expedite the bid approval and contract for the $55,000 Baldwin Hotel paint project before the September 2 business meeting. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Approved VOCA Grant Letter (unanimous vote)
• Approved Letter Seeking Clarity on Federal Subpoenas (unanimous vote)
• Adopted interim supervision: CDD Manager over Code Enforcement; Deputy Tax Collector over Tax Collector & Property Sales offices
• Directed staff to expedite bid approval and contract for Baldwin Hotel paint project

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, review funding requests totaling $65,000, discuss insurance participation, and receive updates on budget outlook and ongoing finance projects. The meeting is procedural with no major ordinances or zoning changes scheduled.

• Klamath Idea funding request: $15,000
• Wocus Collector Bronze Statue near Lake Ewauna: $50,000 commitment ($25,000 per year for 2 years)
• Eastern Oregon Counties Association dues invoice: $10,000
• Criminal fines revenue allocation changes (50% Community Corrections, 25% Juvenile, 25% Jail)
• 2025-26 budget issues including VOCA, Community Corrections, and SRS funding

The commissioners approved four funding requests: $15,000 for Klamath IDEA, $25,000 per year for a Wocus Collector bronze statue, a Mass Mutual whole life insurance offering, and $10,000 for Eastern Oregon Counties Association dues. The board also agreed to a new 50/25/25 split of state criminal fines for treatment programs. Additional actions included increasing the Grant Coordinator’s hours and revising the payroll clerk’s job description.

• Approved $15,000 Klamath IDEA support (2-1)
• Approved $25,000 per year for Wocus Collector bronze statue (unanimous)
• Approved Mass Mutual Whole Life Insurance addition (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Eastern Oregon Counties Association dues (unanimous)
• Agreed to criminal fines distribution: 50% Community Corrections, 25% Jail, 25% Juvenile (board agreement)
• Increased Grant Coordinator hours from 34 to 35 per week
• Authorized new payroll clerk job description and salary range increase

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss property sales and housing updates. The agenda includes discussions on code enforcement and the Fort Klamath property.

• Klamath Hub bid discussion with Rick Vaughn
• Update on Bisbee and Vine housing from Aaron Hartman
• Fort Klamath property museum discussion
• Code enforcement discussion with Sue Baumgart

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved the Modoc Nation's request to exhume warrior remains from the Fort Klamath Museum site. The board directed Human Resources and County Counsel to develop supervision recommendations for the Code Enforcement Department. They also unanimously approved moving forward with demolition of the fairgrounds building.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved exhumation request for Modoc Nation warriors (unanimous vote)
• Directed HR and County Counsel to provide supervision recommendations for Code Enforcement
• Approved demolition of fairgrounds building to improve marketability (unanimous vote)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion concerns the legal rights and duties of the public body regarding current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation per ORS 192.660(2)(h)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a disposal rate passthrough increase for Waste Management ratepayers in unincorporated areas. They are also deciding on a $1.1 million distribution of Transient Room Tax and a parking lot expansion bid.

• Proposed disposal rate passthrough increase for Waste Management of Oregon Inc. ratepayers starting September 1, 2025
• Distribution of $1,147,284.29 from the second quarter Transient Room Tax
• Bid award of $249,995 to Rocky Mountain Construction for parking lot expansion at 3203 Vandenberg Road
• Annual expenditure of approximately $850,000 for an agreement with Oregon State University for educational programs
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreement for Scott McIntyre in the amount of $37,292.25

The board approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and unanimously adopted a series of agreements and contracts, including a waste‑management rate increase, a community corrections parking‑lot expansion, and a transient‑room tax distribution. All actions received unanimous votes.

• Approved minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bid for Community Corrections Parking Lot Expansion at 3203 Vandenberg Road (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Transient Room Tax Second Quarter Distribution (18% increase YoY) (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #8 to the franchise agreement with Waste Management of Oregon Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Secretary of State for electronic records management (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 with SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists for Drainage Service District (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon State University for Extension Service District programs (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss department requests for new staff positions and policy exceptions. Items include adding a Public Health Program Coordinator and Epidemiologist, plus two new positions for the Department of Disability Services. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Department of Disability Services requests two new positions
• Department of Disability Services requests exception to policy for donations
• Public Health requests Program Coordinator position
• Public Health requests Epidemiologist position

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved four department staffing requests: two for the Department of Development Services and two for Public Health. The board agreed to review the county investment policy statement. The Klamath Hub bid discussion was postponed to the August 20 legal/human resources meeting.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved DDS new positions (unanimous)
• Approved DDS exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health program coordinator position (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health epidemiologist position (unanimous)
• Moved Klamath Hub bids discussion to 8/20 meeting
• Board agreed to review investment policy statement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several budget resolutions, including a $250,000 grant for the Juvenile Department. The meeting also covers infrastructure contracts for Silver Lake Road and various grant agreements for domestic wells.

• Contract with R-2 Contractors for Silver Lake Road trenching: $35,000 mobilization plus hourly rates
• Supplemental budget resolution for Juvenile Department: $250,000 increase from Oregon Youth Authority grant
• Contract with University of Oregon for Hazard Mitigation Plan update: $81,000
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreements totaling $34,973.75 for three recipients
• Renewal liquor license recommendations for 14 businesses

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a quote from R-2 Contractors for trenching services on Silver Lake Road. It also approved supplemental budget resolutions for the General Fund Juvenile Department (BR2026-004) and the Museum Fund (BR2026-005). The Board signed agreements with the University of Oregon for NHMP update work, with R-2 Contractors for trenching, with the federal government for an equitable sharing agreement for the sheriff’s office, and a domestic well assistance grant. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved acceptance of quote from R-2 Contractors for trenching services on Silver Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for General Fund – Juvenile Department (BR2026-004) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Museum Fund (BR2026-005) (unanimous)
• Approved and signed contract with University of Oregon for Klamath’s NHMP Update Work (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with R-2 Contractors for trenching services on Silver Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved equitable sharing agreement and certification between Federal Government and Klamath County Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review administrative items. Discussions include a request for an AI citizen comment/complaint agent and open enrollment.

• FAQ list request for AI citizen comment/complaint agent
• Open enrollment discussion
• Smartsheet travel forms

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review a funding request from Klamath IDEA. The meeting also includes a Hub update and a life insurance presentation.

• Klamath IDEA funding request discussion
• Hub update from Kelsie Randall
• Mass Mutual Life Insurance presentation by Bryan Phillips of Aflac

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It decided to bring the Klamath IDEA funding request to the next finance meeting for consideration. It also agreed to forward the Mass Mutual life‑insurance presentation to the next finance meeting for further discussion.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Take Klamath IDEA funding request to next finance meeting for consideration
• Take Mass Mutual life‑insurance information to next finance meeting for discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Emergency Operations Center and a KCEDA contract. The body will also consider a request for a CDD Manager OOC stipend and a letter of support for FY 26 energy assistance funding.

• CDD Manager OOC stipend request from Human Resources
• Emergency Operations Center discussion continued from 7/1
• KCEDA contract discussion
• Letter of support for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding for FY 26

The commissioners approved the CDD Manager OOC stipend with a 90‑day expiration by unanimous vote. They agreed to proceed with the Summers Lane facility for emergency responder lodging and will continue discussions on the Vandenberg EOC site. A preregistration process was adopted for virtual public comments at future business meetings. The board will consult Moss Adams about an audit of the KCEDA contract and signed a letter supporting the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for FY 26.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting
• Approved CDD Manager OOC stipend with 90‑day expiration (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with Summers Lane facility for emergency responder lodging
• Will continue discussions on Vandenberg facility for the Emergency Operations Center
• Implemented preregistration process for virtual public comments
• Agreed to consult Moss Adams to determine timeline and cost for a KCEDA contract audit
• Signed letter of support for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program FY 26 (consensus, one abstention)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant agreements and service contracts. Key items include funding for disability services, domestic well assistance, and fairgrounds construction.

• Intergovernmental Grant Agreement for Community Developmental Disabilities Services: $9,770,412 in revenue
• Contract with Wickwire Contracting, LLC for a new maintenance shop at the Klamath County Fairgrounds: $333,080.25
• Agreement with Klamath and Lake Community Action Services for woodstove replacement utility assistance: $337,000
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant for Ashley Shepherd: $13,683.75
• Contract extension with Klamath County Economic Development Association: $75,000

The commissioners approved five agreements, including a state intergovernmental grant for community developmental disabilities services and a domestic well assistance grant, both unanimously. They also approved an agreement with Klamath & Lake Community Action Services and Public Health, and a construction contract for a new fairgrounds shop, each unanimously. The only split vote was on extending the contract with the Klamath County Economic Development Association, passing 2‑1.

• Approved Intergovernmental Grant for Community Developmental Disabilities Services (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved extension of contract with Klamath County Economic Development Association (2-1)
• Approved agreement between Klamath & Lake Community Action Services and County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved construction of new +/- 2,400‑sq‑ft shop at Klamath County Fairgrounds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a coordination session with county officials and legislators. The agenda consists of status reports and procedural items.

• County Status Report
• Legislative Status Report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider requests for new positions in the Museum and Justice Court. The meeting includes a discussion on a DLCD Housing Planning Grant and a contract discussion with KCEDA.

• Department request for a new Museum position
• Department request for a Justice Court reclassification
• Department request for a new Justice Court position
• Support for a DLCD Housing Planning Grant application
• Contract discussion with KCEDA

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved department requests for the museum, a justice‑court reclassification effective 8/1/25, and a new justice‑court position. The board also unanimously approved a letter of support and the submission of a DLCD housing‑planning grant application. By consensus the board allowed the ERP lab to use space currently occupied by the Juvenile Department.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Museum department request approved (unanimous)
• Justice Court reclassification approved, effective 8/1/25 (unanimous)
• Justice Court new position approved (unanimous)
• Letter of support for DLCD housing grant approved (unanimous)
• Submission of DLCD housing grant application approved (unanimous)
• ERP lab space use request approved by consensus

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several high-cost equipment acquisitions for Public Works and a grant for jail monitoring technology. The body is also considering intergovernmental agreements for courthouse security and public health services.

• Purchase of three 2025 Broce RJT brooms from PacWest Machinery for $228,750.00
• Purchase of one 2026 Freightliner 114SD Plus Water Truck for $300,713.00
• Purchase of one NSC-6 Custom sprayer bed from Norstar Industries Inc. for $156,505.00
• Purchase of one 2025 Trail King TK110HDG/lowboy for $112,279.70
• Grant application for $30,000 for 6 Life Detection Radar Units in the county jail

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a grant application with CityCounty Insurance Services to obtain life detection radar units for the county jail. The board also approved four equipment purchase quotes, two intergovernmental agreements, a park‑use request, and a sheriff‑OHSU memorandum, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved grant for life detection radar units in jail (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three 2025 Broce RJT brooms from PacWest Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2025 Trail King TK110HDG/Lowboy from Pape Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one NSC-6 custom sprayer bed for 2026 Freightliner M2 truck from Norstar Industries (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2026 Freightliner 114SD Plus water truck from Premier Truck Group (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement 250178 with Oregon Judicial Department (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to IGA 170712 for environmental health services (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Sheriff’s MOU with OHSU for clinical learning in the jail (unanimous)

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in executive session to address a personnel matter. The session focuses on the conduct of Sue Baumgart from Human Resources.

• Personnel matter regarding conduct of Sue Baumgart, Human Resources

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss personnel reclassifications and policy exceptions for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting includes a review of a US Fish & Wildlife MOU and draft plans for pedestrian crossings at the fairgrounds.

• Reclassification of Animal Control positions
• Sheriff's Office exception to policy regarding Deputy Step 7
• US Fish & Wildlife MOU
• Draft 2025 Fairground Pedestrian Crossings
• Community Corrections JRP Application updates

The commissioners approved the installation of rapid reflective flashing beacon crosswalks at the Fairgrounds to improve pedestrian safety. They also approved the reclassification of animal control positions, an exception to the Sheriff’s Office policy, and a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. All approvals were passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved reclassification of animal control positions (unanimous)
• Approved exception to Sheriff’s Office policy (unanimous)
• Approved US Fish & Wildlife MOU (unanimous)
• Approved installation of Fairground pedestrian crosswalks with RRFBs (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a construction bid for a maintenance shop and several grant and service agreements. They will also consider a liquor license renewal for Safeway.

• Bid from Wickwire Contracting, LLC for $333,080.25 to build a 2,400 sq ft maintenance shop at 3531 South 6th Street
• Domestic Well Assistance Grant agreements totaling $105,400 for Laura Kanterowitsch, Brock LaJaye, and Jimmy Aston
• Amendment to Healthy Klamath and Klamath County Public Health agreement for $49,998
• Smartsheet licensing renewal agreement for $8,250
• Liquor license renewal recommendation for Safeway

The Klamath County Board approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting. It accepted a bid to build a 2,400‑sq‑ft maintenance shop at 3531 South 6th Street. The Board also approved a Smartsheet licensing renewal, domestic well assistance grant agreements, an amendment to the Healthy Klamath agreement, and a recommendation to renew Safeway’s liquor license, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bid from Wickwire Contracting for 2,400‑sq‑ft maintenance shop at 3531 S 6th St (unanimous)
• Approved Smartsheet licensing renewal for one year (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to the Healthy Klamath and Klamath County Public Health agreement (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to renew Safeway liquor license (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of a public officer, employee, or staff member. This session is conducted under ORS 192.660(2)(i).

• Personnel performance review pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(i)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review a proposed passthrough rate increase for Waste Management. The board will also consider a public health contract extension and a request for trailer parking at the library.

• Proposed Waste Management passthrough rate increase effective 9.1.2025
• OHSU contract extension amendment for Public Health
• TayasYawks request to park outreach trailer in library parking lot
• Letter of opposition to Medicaid Reimbursement Rule OAR 410-125
• Review of Economic Development Contract that expired 06/30/25

The commissioners approved a 13% passthrough increase for the county waste disposal rate, to start on September 1. They also approved a three‑month extension of the OHSU medical residency contract and signed a letter opposing Medicaid reimbursement rule OAR 410‑125. The board denied a request to park an outreach trailer in the library lot and agreed to extend the Economic Development contract to September 30.

• Approved three‑month OHSU contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved 13% waste disposal rate passthrough increase, effective Sept 1 (consensus)
• Denied request to park outreach trailer in library parking lot
• Approved signing of letter opposing Medicaid reimbursement rule OAR 410‑125 (unanimous)
• Agreed to send amendment extending Economic Development contract to Sept 30

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to consult with legal counsel. The discussion concerns the legal rights and duties of the public body regarding current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation per ORS 192.660(2)(h)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several public works contracts, including guardrail improvements and a new dump truck. They are also deciding on grant agreements for domestic well assistance and public health initiatives.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Klamath Community College for Well Drilling Apprenticeship Program: $500,000
• Purchase of 2025 Freightliner Dump Truck with Spreader and Plow: $353,033
• Contract with Coral Construction Company for Sprague River Road and South Chiloquin Road guardrail improvements: $137,777
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreement with Mark & Catherine Reed: $40,000
• Grant award from Roundhouse Foundation to Klamath County Public Health: $10,000

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of items, including a quote for a new 2025 Freightliner dump truck and a bid award for guardrail improvements on Sprague River and South Chiloquin roads. The board also adopted new policies for the Developmental Disabilities Services Department, appointed members to local boards and committees, and approved several intergovernmental agreements and public‑health grants. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals.

• Approved quote for one new 2025 Freightliner dump truck with spreader and plow (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Coral Construction for 2025 guardrail improvements on Sprague River and South Chiloquin roads (unanimous)
• Adopted policies for Developmental Disabilities Services Department (Professional Boundaries, Mileage, Progress Note) (unanimous)
• Appointed Rodney Powell and Lori Powell to the Jack Pine Village Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Hartnett to the Law Library Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Roundhouse Foundation grant award to Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved Provider Participation Agreement between UnitedHealthcare of Oregon and Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Polk County for GIS/ESRI software upgrade (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review draft policies for professional boundaries, mileage, and progress notes. The meeting includes a discussion on budget balancing ideas and a continued conversation regarding an economic development contract.

• Letter of support for Klamath Drainage District Modernization Project
• Law Library Advisory Committee applicant interview
• Review of KCDDS mileage, professional boundaries, and progress note draft policies
• Discussion on budget balancing ideas and fiscal conservation days
• Continued discussion on economic development contract

The Board approved a requirement that the Klamath County Economic Development Authority (KCEDA) complete a full audit within 180 days after fiscal year 2026 ends. It also approved that the County will pay any KCEDA staff costs needed to complete that audit. Both actions were approved after Commissioner DeGroot abstained due to a conflict of interest. Additional items approved were a Law Library Advisory Committee appointment, three draft policies for the Developmental Disabilities Services, and a letter of support for the Klamath Drainage District modernization project.

• Approved appointment of Law Library Advisory Committee applicant (unanimous)
• Approved three draft policies for Developmental Disabilities Services (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter of support for Klamath Drainage District modernization project (unanimous)
• Approved KCEDA audit requirement in economic development contract (2-0, DeGroot abstained)
• Approved County will pay KCEDA staff costs for audit (2-0, DeGroot abstained)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an agreement to expand the Klamath Crimson Rose program and increase daily bed rates. They are also considering several law enforcement service contracts and invitations to bid for county property projects.

• Amendment to Oregon Youth Authority agreement for potential revenue of $4,612,578 for the KCR program
• Invitation to bid for asbestos abatement and demo at 3319 S. 6th St.
• Invitation to bid for parking lot expansion at 3203 Vandenberg Road
• Agreement with Bureau of Land Management for law enforcement services with potential $60,000 annual revenue
• Agreement with Oregon State Marine Board for boating safety funding up to $149,085 per year

The commissioners approved an invitation to bid for asbestos abatement at 3319 S. 6th St. and for the expansion of the Community Corrections parking lot at 3203 Vandenberg Road. They also approved Amendment #2 to Intergovernmental Agreement #15109 with the Oregon Youth Authority. Additionally, the board approved three law‑enforcement agreements: with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Oregon State Marine Board, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved ITB for asbestos abatement and demolition at 3319 S. 6th St. (unanimous)
• Approved invitation to bid for Community Corrections parking lot expansion at 3203 Vandenberg Road (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to IGA #15109 with Oregon Youth Authority (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff agreement with U.S. Bureau of Land Management for law‑enforcement services (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff agreement with U.S. Forest Service (Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement 24-LE-11060200-175) (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff agreement with Oregon State Marine Board for Boating Safety Program (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss labor negotiations, real property transactions, and confidential legal matters. No decisions will be made during this closed meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss an initial proposal for the Emergency Operations Center on Summers Lane. The meeting also includes budget updates for Community Corrections and a grant support letter for the Town of Bonanza.

• Initial proposal for KCEM Summers Lane & Emergency Operations Center
• Letter of support for Town of Bonanza’s TGM Grant Application
• DOC Biennial Budget & JRP Update
• Human Resources request for Clerk exception to policy
• KCEDA contract discussion

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting and a clerk policy exception unanimously. They approved naming the new building near the juvenile department the "Dan Golden Path Youth Center". The board also agreed to sign a letter of support for Town of Bonanza’s TGM grant, to open the Road Shop for staff to view the air show, and to have the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council review the DOC budget issue. Commissioner Nichols will work with Emergency Management on a long‑term solution for Rocky Point Ambulance’s advising physician gap.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved clerk exception to policy (unanimous vote)
• Approved building designation as "Dan Golden Path Youth Center" (unanimous vote)
• Agreed to sign letter of support for Town of Bonanza TGM grant
• Agreed to open Road Shop property for staff air‑show viewing
• Directed Local Public Safety Coordinating Council to discuss DOC budget issue and revisit later
• Commissioner Nichols to work with Emergency Management on long‑term solution for Rocky Point Ambulance advising physician (Basin Ambulance covering 90 days)
• Board will monitor Animal Control stopgap plan (no formal vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several construction bids and budget resolutions. Key items include road infrastructure contracts, a grant for fuels mitigation equipment, and changes to the Fairgrounds interfund loan interest rate.

• Contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for Sevenmile Rd. & Dehlinger Lane overlays: $2,379,222.50
• Contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for 2025-2026 EAC Rock Production: $1,034,945.00
• Supplemental budget resolution for $415,000 in Oregon State Fire Marshall Grant funds for fuels mitigation equipment
• Amendment to reduce Fairgrounds interfund loan interest rate from 4.5% to 1%
• Forest Service Cost Share Agreement for Spence Mountain work: $164,250.00 in reimbursable payments

The Commissioners unanimously approved supplemental budget resolutions for the General Fund emergency management, the Fairgrounds Fund, and the Internal Services Equipment Reserve. They also unanimously accepted bids from Rocky Mountain Construction for two road projects and approved several survey and construction contracts. The board adopted new bylaws for the Klamath Housing Authority and appointed a member to the Bonanza Langell Valley Vector Control District Board.

• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution for General Fund – Emergency Management (unanimous) BR2026-001
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution for Fairgrounds Fund (unanimous) BR2026-002
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution for Internal Services Equipment Reserve (unanimous) BR2026-003
• Accepted bid from Rocky Mountain Construction for 2025 ACP Overlays: Sevenmile Rd. & Dehlinger Lane (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from Rocky Mountain Construction for 2025‑2026 EAC Rock Production Project (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for 2025 PLSS Corner Services with Armstrong Surveying, North State Land Surveying, EGR & Associates, To The Point Land Surveying, and S&F Land Services (unanimous)
• Approved new resolution between PERS and Klamath County (unanimous) RE2026-001
• Approved appointment of Richard “Clay” Schull to Bonanza Langell Valley Vector Control District Board (unanimous) OR2026-001

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on three supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2024-25. Items include a $3.5M increase for the Juvenile Capital Project Fund, a $7.5K adjustment in the Juvenile Detention budget to cover overtime, and a $159.87 publication cost for the hearing.

• Hold public hearing on FY 2024-25 supplemental budget resolutions ($159.87 publication cost)
• Approve $3.5M supplemental budget resolution for Juvenile Capital Project Fund
• Adopt $7.5K supplemental budget resolution for Juvenile Detention to cover overtime

The board held a public hearing on proposed supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2024-2025; no public comments were received. It unanimously approved a supplemental budget resolution for the Juvenile Capital Project Fund (BR2025-045). It also unanimously approved a supplemental budget resolution for the General Fund Juvenile Detention Budget (BR2025-046). Finally, the board unanimously approved Intergovernmental Grant Agreement #15494.

• Approved holding a public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution Juvenile Capital Project Fund (BR2025-045, unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution Juvenile Detention Budget (BR2025-046, unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Grant Agreement #15494 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss contracts and grants. The meeting includes updates on public health, water users, and medical services.

• KCEDA contract and scope discussion
• Grasshopper Grant signing authorization
• TAG Grant discussion with Jennifer Little of Public Health
• Library Advisory Committee membership count recommendation
• Updates from Klamath Water Users Assoc and SkyLakes Medical Center

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous work session. They decided to move forward with the $4 million Targeted Airshed Grant, adding a cap on active projects. The board will seek feedback on reducing the Library Advisory Committee size before a final decision. Commissioners authorized Commissioner DeGroot to sign the grasshopper‑treatment grant agreement and opened applications for up to $108,000, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from the previous work session
• Move forward with $4 million Targeted Airshed Grant, adding a cap on active projects
• Seek feedback from Library Advisory Committee members before deciding on committee size
• Authorized Commissioner DeGroot to sign the grasshopper grant agreement (unanimous vote)
• Open applications for grasshopper treatment grant up to $108,000 and convene the grant committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several service contracts, including translation services for public health and a property recording alert system. They are also deciding on equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and financial assistance for residents affected by the 2021 drought.

• Purchase of a 2025 Ford F450 Super Chassis for the Sheriff's Office not to exceed $63,000
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreements for Laurel Turnquist ($14,043.75) and Adrianna Galbreath ($32,255.00)
• Agreement with Helion Software Inc. for Property Recording Alert Service costing $2,500 for the first year
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Health Authority for public health services with grant revenue of $1,896,227.15 for FY 25/26
• Collection agreement with Carter-Jones Collection Service, Inc. for past due livestock hearing fines and fees

The Board unanimously approved the Klamath County budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and the associated appropriations. It also approved a series of contracts and agreements, including the purchase of a 2025 Ford F450, multiple PLSS Corner Services contracts, a software‑as‑a‑service agreement with Tyler Technologies, and several supplemental budget resolutions for various funds. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 county budget and appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford F450 Super Chassis (unanimous)
• Approved PLSS Corner Services contracts with Rhine‑Cross Group, Ward Surveying, and Brockamp Land Surveying (unanimous)
• Approved software‑as‑a‑service agreement with Tyler Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Veterans Fund (BR2025‑023) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for General Fund Juvenile Department (BR2025‑024) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Transient Room Tax Fund (BR2025‑025) (unanimous)
• Approved drainage service district budget for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Administrative Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Finance Administrative Policy For Purchasing Cards.

• Finance Administrative Policy For Purchasing Cards

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review legal and human resources matters. The agenda includes discussions on transportation funding for Highway 97 and correspondence regarding the Oregon Health Authority Medicaid 1115 Waiver Process.

• Letter on House Bill 2025 Transportation Funding regarding Hwy 97 fatalities
• Letter to Governor Kotek regarding Oregon Health Authority Medicaid 1115 Waiver Process
• Tyler ERP Price Summary presented by Vickie Noel of Finance
• Discussion on Econ Dev Contract and carry over funds
• Letter to NACO on Executive Order 14287

The commissioners unanimously approved continuing the county's cyber liability coverage with Cowbell for another year and authorized Leslie Barlow‑Hunter to sign the related documents. They also unanimously approved letters to the Department of Homeland Security, Governor Kotek, and the House Bill 2025 transportation funding office. The board approved a temporary remote‑work request for a finance employee and directed the Developmental Disabilities department to draft a personal‑vehicle use policy. Finally, the board postponed final approval of the KCEDA economic‑development contract to allow further review.

• Approved continuation of Cowbell cyber liability insurance (unanimous)
• Authorized Leslie Barlow‑Hunter to sign insurance adjustment documents (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter to DHS stating county is not a sanctuary (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter to Governor Kotek on Medicaid 1115 waiver (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter on House Bill 2025 transportation funding (unanimous)
• Approved temporary remote‑work request for finance employee (unanimous)
• Directed Developmental Disabilities to develop personal‑vehicle use policy (decision, not vote)
• Postponed final approval of KCEDA economic‑development contract for further review

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to consult with legal counsel. The session covers current or likely litigation and records exempt from public inspection.

• Consultation regarding legal rights and duties concerning current or likely litigation
• Review of lawyer-client communications exempt from public inspection

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a coordination meeting with county officials and legislators. The session consists of status reports on county and legislative matters.

• County Status Report
• Legislative Status Report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider requests to bypass the hiring freeze for specific positions. The meeting also includes discussions on a voluntary resignation and retirement program and workforce needs.

• Request for Tax Clerk position exception to policy
• Request for DA Trial/Legal Assistant III position exception to hiring freeze
• OEDD budget letter request for logo
• Voluntary Resignation/Retirement Program
• Polling expense clarification from Trust For Public Lands for Recreation District

The commissioners unanimously lifted the hiring freeze for all current budgeted positions. They also approved two department staffing requests and authorized up to $10,000 for a polling expense. The board directed counsel to draft a letter clarifying the county’s stance on sanctuary jurisdiction and asked HR to develop voluntary resignation proposals.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Approved Tax Clerk position (unanimous vote)
• Approved DA Trial/Legal Assistant III position (unanimous vote)
• Agreed by consensus to add OEDD logo pending letter data update
• Directed HR to draft voluntary resignation/retirement proposals for July
• Lifted hiring freeze for all current budgeted positions (unanimous vote)
• Approved payment up to $10,000 from Tourism Funds for polling expense (unanimous vote)
• Directed counsel to draft letter on sanctuary jurisdiction and involve Sheriff

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board is also reviewing several service contracts, board appointments, and grant agreements.

• Public hearing on proposed supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Contract with Elite Excavation for sidewalk maintenance on Madison and Patterson Streets for $46,590.00
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreements totaling $63,324.77 for Sherry Ochoa, Andrew StClaire, and Kyle Heine
• One-year lease with Peoples Warehouse Inc. for museum storage at $850.00 per month
• Agreement with Prairiewind LLC for online auction of authorized disposal property

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved supplemental budget resolutions for several county departments and funds, including the COVID‑19 Pandemic Grant Fund, Emergency Management, Mental Health, Community Corrections, IT, and the Extension Service District. The board also approved a series of contracts, agreements, and appointments, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved supplemental budget resolution for COVID‑19 Pandemic Grant Fund (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Emergency Management Department (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Mental Health Admin Fund (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Community Corrections Fund (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Internal Services – IT Department (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Extension Service District (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Elite Excavation for concrete sidewalk maintenance on Madison and Patterson Streets (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Salata to the Antelope Meadows Special Road District Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss an update to the Community Vision Plan.

• Community Vision Plan Update

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 29, 2025. Commissioners Nichols, Minty, and DeGroot, along with staff, reviewed the current status of action items on the Community Vision Plan. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 1:55 pm.

Finance

The Board of Commissioners will review scoring and recommendations for Economic Development Requests For Proposals (RFP) to determine a notice of intent to award. The board will also address membership dues and risk loan questions.

• Economic Development RFP proposal review and intent to award
• Association of O & C Counties Dues FY 2025-26: $13,324.38
• HUB - Risk Loan Questions

The board voted unanimously to pay the Association of O&C Counties dues of $15,324.38 from the General Fund Non‑Departmental. It also voted unanimously to accept the economic development RFP proposal from KCEDA, with the possibility of contract language changes. The board asked staff to send the contract for review before the June 10 administrative meeting.

• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $15,324.38 O&C Counties dues from General Fund Non‑Departmental (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of KCEDA economic development RFP proposal (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review a work plan and budget proposal for the KCC Apprenticeship Well Drilling program. The meeting also includes updates on the pre-fire season and Discover Klamath.

• KCC Apprenticeship Well Drilling work plan and budget proposal
• Fremont Winema pre-fire season update
• Discover Klamath quarterly update

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous work session. They also approved a $500,000 request from the domestic well funds for the well‑drilling program, with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from last work session (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 well‑drilling program funding from domestic well funds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several administrative requests, including a jurisdictional transfer for the Town of Bonanza and a fee waiver for the Chiloquin Food Pantry. The meeting also includes interviews for the Economic Development Grant Review Panel and discussions on animal services.

• Town of Bonanza jurisdictional transfer request for the post office lot
• Chiloquin Food Pantry request to waive planning fees
• Chemult property closing
• Givens request to remove abutter's rights regarding Graylock Way rock berm
• Letters of support for IMMEG and SPIRE grant applications

The commissioners approved the transfer of jurisdiction for a Town of Bonanza property and authorized the restoration of lost public land survey corners. They declined a planning‑fee waiver for the Chiloquin Food Pantry and chose not to remove abutters' rights on Modoc Point. The board also approved a letter demanding rock removal on Graylock Way, authorized the tax collector to sign pending real‑estate documents, and supported the creation of both an animal‑services work group and a citizen‑led public‑safety committee.

• Approved Town of Bonanza jurisdictional transfer (unanimous)
• Approved restoration of lost PLSS corners (unanimous)
• Denied Chiloquin Food Pantry planning‑fee waiver
• Approved letter to remove rocks on Graylock Way (unanimous)
• Denied removal of abutters' rights on Modoc Point
• Approved tax collector to sign pending real‑estate documents (unanimous)
• Approved formation of citizen‑led public‑safety committee (unanimous)
• Approved formation of animal‑services work group (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the transfer of property at 13720 Lower Klamath Lake Rd to the City of Merrill for public use. The meeting also includes several supplemental budget resolutions for public health and law enforcement.

• Public hearing for transfer of tax foreclosed property 4110-01500-00200 to the City of Merrill
• Supplemental budget increase of $497,469.00 for the Public Health Fund
• Supplemental budget increases for Sheriff's Department ($133,486 in Admin, $15,635 in Patrol, $39,000 in Corrections)
• Invitation to Bid for a 2,400 square foot maintenance shop at 3531 South 6th Street
• Distribution of $485,687.08 in Transient Room Tax for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025

The commissioners unanimously approved several supplemental budget resolutions for the Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff’s Office Special Revenue Fund, District Attorney’s Office, and Public Health Fund, as well as a comprehensive budget covering multiple county departments. They also approved the transfer of tax‑foreclosed property 4110‑01500‑00200 to the City of Merrill. Additional actions included approving an invitation to bid for the Fairgrounds Maintenance Shop project, appointing a new member to the Planning Commission, and adopting various grant and service agreements.

• Approved supplemental budget resolution for the General Fund Sheriff’s Department (unanimous) – BR2025-012
• Adopted comprehensive budget resolution for multiple county departments (unanimous) – BR2025-013
• Approved transfer of tax‑foreclosed property 4110‑01500‑00200 to the City of Merrill (unanimous) – OR2025-071
• Approved invitation to bid for the Fairgrounds and Event Center Maintenance Shop project (unanimous)
• Appointed Charles Gray to the Planning Commission (unanimous) – OR2025-070
• Approved Klamath County Tourism Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #5 to the franchise agreement with Allied Waste Transfer Services (Republic) (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of delinquent tax balances of $10 or less (unanimous) – OR2025-067

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a 95-foot cellular tower and associated equipment on a property zoned Rural Residential (R-2) in the Fourth Addition to Nimrod River Park. The tower would be located approximately ¼ mile southwest of the intersection of Rim Drive and Wallowa Street in the Sprague River area.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 1-25) for 95-foot cellular tower on Rim Drive, zoned R-2
• Property identified as Map Tax Lot No. 3610-011B0-01200
• Request submitted by ACOM Consulting, Inc. on behalf of Vertical Bridge & Verizon Wireless

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a proposed policy for the East County Public Safety Service District. The agenda also includes a livestock hearing and a review of an Airia MNDA.

• Livestock Hearing: Stacey V. Montague
• Proposed East County Public Safety Service District Policy
• Airia MNDA

The board unanimously found a dog owned by Stacey V. Montague guilty of killing chickens. They approved $1,300 in fines, fees, and restitution and required the owner to sign an affidavit promising to confine the dog. The board also unanimously approved the Airia MNDA agreement. Additionally, the draft East County Public Safety Service District policy was approved by consensus.

• Found dog guilty of killing chickens – unanimous approval
• Imposed fines, fees, and restitution totaling $1,300 – unanimous approval
• Required Mr. Montague to sign affidavit confining the dog – unanimous approval
• Approved and signed Airia MNDA agreement – unanimous approval
• Approved draft East County Public Safety Service District policy – approved by consensus

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session on May 14, 2025, to consult with counsel regarding current litigation and to consider records exempt from public inspection under lawyer-client privilege. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the session is closed to the public except for media reporting limited to the general subject.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for litigation consultation
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for lawyer-client privileged records

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider a fee waiver request for the Diamond Solar project and discuss a proposed press release/policy for creating an East County Public Safety Service District. They will also review contracting policy updates, hear economic development RFP presentations, and discuss Keno Dam fish passage efforts and graduation scholarships.

• Diamond Solar Planning Fee Waiver Request
• Proposed East County Public Safety Service District Press Release/Policy
• Economic Development Services RFP Presentations
• Keno Dam Fish Passage Efforts
• Graduation Sensation Scholarships

The commissioners approved a reduced planning fee of $105,000 for the 1,300‑acre Diamond Solar project, replacing the calculated $1.4 million fee. They also approved the Graduation Sensation scholarships, agreed to send a letter supporting Keno Dam fish passage, and decided to issue a press release on the East County Public Safety Service District. The Economic Development Services proposals were scheduled for discussion at the Finance meeting on May 28.

• Approved Diamond Solar planning fee waiver at $105,000 (unanimous vote)
• Approved Graduation Sensation scholarships (unanimous vote)
• Agreed to send independent Keno Dam fish passage letter; Commissioner DeGroot to lead
• Agreed to issue East County Public Safety Service District press release; policy review pending
• Added Economic Development Services RFP topics to Finance agenda for 5/28
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $2.3 million contract for emulsified asphalt and distributor truck services for chip seal construction. Other decisions include approving grant agreements for domestic well assistance, ATV patrols, and a Spanish-language radio station extension, as well as applying for an illegal marijuana market enforcement grant. The board will also renew a social gaming license and appoint a member to the Goldfinch Special Road District Board.

• $2,328,645 chip seal construction contract with Albina Asphalt
• $117,600 extension of Spanish radio agreement with Wynne Broadcasting for Public Health
• $58,013 ATV patrol grant from Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department
• $7,727.25 domestic well assistance grant to Richard Anderson
• Application for Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant from Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several intergovernmental agreements, grant applications, a road service district contract, a special road district appointment, and a social gaming license renewal. They also proclaimed the week of May 17‑23 as National Safe Boating Week. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff’s grant from Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to IGA with Oregon Secretary of State & Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. C04348 with Multnomah Education Service District (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to agreement between Klamath County Public Health & Wynne Broadcasting (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with KCFD #3 for 2025 road sign installation (unanimous)
• Approved application for Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Albina Asphalt quote for 2025 chip seal construction (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting with no decisions or public hearings. The agenda includes call to order, department updates, and adjournment only.

• No substantive actions, votes, or financial items are listed.

Human Resources

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, in a Legal & Human Resources meeting, will consider two HR policy exceptions (reclassify and hire), a presentation on House Bill 3069 for Community Corrections, and a tourism funding request for the Wocus Gatherer Monument. The board will also approve minutes from April 16, 2025.

• Exception to Policy (Reclassify) - Human Resources
• Exception to Policy (Hire) - Human Resources
• Tourism Funding Request for Wocus Gatherer Monument
• Presentation on House Bill 3069 by Aaron Hartman (Community Corrections)
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2025

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously approved two Human Resources policy exceptions—one to reclassify a position and another to hire. The board agreed to contact the Attorney General’s Office and other legislators to express concerns about House Bill 3069. For the tourism funding request for the Wocus Collector statue, the board decided to gather more information before deciding on funding.

• Approved minutes from prior meeting
• Approved HR policy exception to reclassify (unanimous vote)
• Approved HR policy exception to hire (unanimous vote)
• Agreed to engage with AOC and legislators on House Bill 3069
• Decided to gather more information on Wocus Collector statue funding request

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will authorize the purchase of wildfire risk reduction equipment using a $415,000 grant, award a $299,992 contract to Rocky Mountain Construction for the Homedale Road project, and authorize seeking bids for road overlays on Sevenmile Road and Dehlinger Way (estimated $2.4-2.9M). The board will also issue a proclamation for Community Action Month and recommend a new liquor license for Skyline Brewing Company.

• Signature authorization for $371,900 in wildfire equipment (chippers, air curtain burners, trailers) funded by a $415,000 grant
• Bid award to Rocky Mountain Construction, LLC for $299,992 for 2025 Homedale Road: OR140 to Brett Way project
• Authorization to issue Invitation for Bids for 2025 overlays on Sevenmile Road (4.7 miles) and Dehlinger Way (1.8 miles), engineer's estimate $2.4-2.9M
• Contract execution with Rocky Mountain Construction for Homedale Road project, $299,992 from Bicycle Trails Budget
• Approval of agreement with Klamath County Economic Development Association for noxious weed control, revenue up to $4,000

The board unanimously approved a signature authorization for community wildfire risk‑reduction equipment, accepted the bid award from Rocky Mountain Construction for the 2025 Homedale Road: OR140 to Brett Way project, authorized an invitation for bids for the 2025 Overlays, Sevenmile Road and Dehlinger Way project, executed the contract for the Homedale Road project, and approved an agreement with KCEDA for noxious weed control. The board also approved a recommendation for a new liquor license for Skyline Brewing Company. All approvals were unanimous where a vote was recorded.

• Approved signature authorization for community wildfire risk reduction equipment (unanimous)
• Accepted bid award from Rocky Mountain Construction for 2025 Homedale Road: OR140 to Brett Way project (unanimous)
• Authorized invitation for bids for 2025 Overlays, Sevenmile Road and Dehlinger Way project (unanimous)
• Executed contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for 2025 Homedale Road project (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Klamath County Economic Development Association for noxious weed control (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for a new liquor license for Skyline Brewing Company

Board of Commissioners

This is a monthly coordination meeting between Klamath County Commissioners and legislators. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, county update, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• No substantive agenda items; meeting appears to be informational only.

Finance

The Board will hear Tourism Grant Review Panel spring cycle recommendations and consider three funding requests under the Moderate Income Revolving Loan Program: Klamath Showcase ($50,000), Klamath Idea ($15,000, tabled), and Badger Venture ($2,500, tabled). They will also discuss a Fairgrounds Interfund Loan, Title III Committee matters, and a quarterly $1,500 cost for the Airia animal control program. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Tourism Grant Review Panel Spring Cycle Recommendations presented by Grants Manager Don Beatty
• Klamath Showcase funding request: $50,000 for economic development
• Klamath Idea funding request: $15,000 for economic development (tabled from 3/26/25)
• Badger Venture funding request: $2,500 for economic development (tabled from 3/26/25)
• Airia Program cost for animal control: $1,500 for 3 months

The board approved the tourism grant panel’s recommendations, funding 12 projects totaling $92,009 and raising the Oktoberfest award to $14,000. It also approved $30,000 for the Klamath Showcase and $2,500 for Badger Venture, while denying the Klamath IDEA request. An interest‑free loan to the fairgrounds for the next 24 months was approved, and the Title III Committee meetings were suspended pending fund reauthorization. The moderate‑income revolving loan program was rejected due to staffing concerns.

• Approve tourism grant recommendations for 12 projects totaling $92,009 and increase Oktoberfest award to $14,000 (unanimous)
• Reject Moderate Income Revolving Loan Program (rejected)
• Approve $30,000 Klamath Showcase funding (unanimous)
• Approve $2,500 Badger Venture funding (unanimous)
• Deny Klamath IDEA funding request (not approved)
• Approve interest‑free fairgrounds interfund loan for 24 months, then 1% thereafter (unanimous)
• Suspend future Title III Committee meetings pending SRS fund reauthorization (agreed)
• Implement Airia animal‑control program at up to $500 per month (motioned)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a fee increase request from Republic Services, consider tourism grant spring cycle recommendations, receive an update on the homelessness task force, and follow up on the NRE swimming pool repository property. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes. As a work session, no final votes are expected.

• Tourism Grant Review Panel Spring Cycle Recommendations presented by Grants Manager Don Beatty
• Homelessness Task Force Update from Kenzie Bispham of KLCAS
• NRE Swimming Pool Repository Property Follow Up from the April 8 meeting
• Republic Fee Increase Request
• Approval of minutes from March 10 and March 12, 2025

The commissioners approved the minutes from the last meeting. An update was given on the Klamath Connections homelessness group and its restructuring. Republic Services presented a 6% fee increase request, which will be taken to a future business meeting for further consideration. No other actions were decided.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a livestock hearing regarding Winger v. Powell. The body will also consider policy exceptions for the District Attorney and Sheriff's Office, as well as a property transfer request from the City of Merrill.

• Livestock Hearing: Winger V. Powell
• City of Merrill's request for the Merrill Weed Control Shop transfer
• Personnel policy exceptions for DA Special Agent and Sheriff's Office Sergeant
• KCC Deed Amendment via County Counsel
• Discussion of Airia for Animal Control

The commissioners found John Powell's dog guilty of wounding goats and imposed $855 in fines and an affidavit, both unanimously approved. They approved a corrected deed for Klamath Community College and authorized the County Tax Collector to sign it. The Board unanimously approved the transfer of the Merrill Weed Control Shop property at 13720 Lower Klamath Lake Rd to the City of Merrill. Department policy exceptions for Human Resources, Developmental Disabilities Services, and the Sheriff’s Office were also approved unanimously, and the Board agreed to pursue an AI automation trial for Animal Control.

• Found Powell's dog guilty of wounding goats – approved (unanimous)
• Imposed $855 in animal‑control fees and civil penalty – approved (unanimous)
• Required Powell to sign containment affidavit – approved (unanimous)
• Approved corrected deed for Klamath Community College – approved (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 13720 Lower Klamath Lake Rd to City of Merrill – approved (unanimous)
• Department of Human Resources policy exception – approved (unanimous)
• Developmental Disabilities Services policy exception – approved (unanimous)
• Sheriff’s Office policy exception – approved (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $3,352,254 grant application to the Oregon Department of Revenue for the County Assessment Function Funding Assessment program, which supports property tax system compliance. Other business includes a supplemental budget for the GIS department, several noxious weed control agreements with federal and local agencies, a domestic well assistance grant, and amendments to public health service agreements.

• Approve $3,352,254 CAFFA grant application to Oregon Department of Revenue for property tax assessment compliance
• Approve supplemental budget resolution for Internal Service GIS Department increasing revenues and expenses by $9,000
• Approve $31,728.75 domestic well assistance grant for Gordon due to 2021 drought
• Approve noxious weed control agreements: Klamath Soil and Water Conservation District ($17,000), U.S. Fish & Wildlife ($2,500 each for Upper Klamath Refuge and Bear Valley/Lower Klamath), Bonneville Power ($7,000/yr for 5 years)
• Approve amendments to public health agreements adding $5,350 (reproductive health services at jail) and $5,281.73 (Q4 funding for RH Community Participation)

The commissioners approved a supplemental budget resolution for the Internal Service GIS Department and adopted the FIN-500.1 Capital Assets policy. They also approved the CAFFA grant application, revised Roads Advisory Committee bylaws, and several inter‑agency agreements. Two board appointments were confirmed, and a quote from Sigma Tactical Wellness was approved by a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Internal Service GIS Department (unanimous)
• Approved quote from Sigma Tactical Wellness (2-1 vote)
• Adopted Klamath County Administrative Policy FIN-500.1 Capital Assets (unanimous)
• Approved CAFFA grant application resolution (unanimous)
• Approved revised bylaws for the Roads Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved agreements with SESAC, Broadcast Music LLC (BMI), and Domestic Well Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Appointed Campbell Kness to Bonanza Langell Valley Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeanne Danials to Keno Pines Special Road District Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a Budget Committee Hearing to deliberate and potentially approve the county budget. The agenda includes a call to order, budget deliberation if needed, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or line items are listed in the agenda.

• Budget deliberation and approval (if not already accomplished earlier)

The board concluded the budget hearings on April 22, 2025. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded in these minutes.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Budget Committee will hold public hearings on the Extension Service District and Library Service District budgets, then deliberate and vote on the overall county budget. The meeting includes presentations from multiple departments and consideration of imposing and certifying taxes for the fiscal year.

• Public hearing on the Klamath County Extension Service District budget (10:30 AM)
• Public hearing on the Klamath County Library Service District budget (10:50 AM)
• Consideration to impose and categorize taxes
• Consideration to certify taxes
• Department presentations: Community Corrections, IT, Risk Management, and others

The commissioners approved the FY 25‑26 county budget of $219,343,974, including the Extension Service District budget of $2,500,385 and the Library Service District budget of $7,141,685. They adopted a 3 % cost‑of‑living adjustment for elected officials (excluding the sheriff) and set ad valorem tax rates of $0.15 per $1,000 for the Extension district and $0.49 per $1,000 for the Library district. The board transferred $481,542 from the General Fund Equipment Reserve to various departments and removed $378,309 of Animal Control funding from the General Fund. All motions were approved, with only two commissioners voting against two items.

• Approved 3 % COLA for elected officials, except sheriff (Trushell, Tepper, Oxley, Minty in favor; DeGroot, Nichols abstained)
• Approved Human Resources budget changes (unanimous)
• Approved Extension Service District budget of $2,500,385 (unanimous)
• Approved Extension Service District ad valorem tax $0.15 per $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Library Service District ad valorem tax $0.49 per $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Library Service District budget of $7,141,685 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $481,542.57 from General Fund Equipment Reserve to multiple funds (unanimous)
• Approved removal of $1.5 million from County Schools fund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Budget Committee meets to review proposed budgets for all county departments. Public hearings are scheduled for the Drainage Service District and the Road Service District budgets. The agenda includes presentations from department heads on their operating and capital requests.

• Public hearing on the Klamath County Drainage Service District budget at 9:20 AM
• Public hearing on the Klamath County Road Service District budget at 9:50 AM
• Review of the Sheriff's Office budget including patrol, jail, and animal control
• Review of the District Attorney's Office budget including specialty courts and VOCA
• Review of Public Works budgets for weed control and bicycle trails

Commissioners approved the Klamath County Road Service District budget of $27,110,000 despite one opposition vote. They also approved the Drainage Service District budget of $2,875,000 and a $24 per‑lot assessment tax. The board unanimously eliminated the District Attorney’s Medical Examiner position, saving $85,000, and reduced a Maintenance staff FTE to half‑time.

• Approved Drainage Service District budget $2,875,000 (DeGroot opposed)
• Approved $24 per‑lot assessment tax for Drainage Service District (approved)
• Approved Road Service District budget $27,110,000 (DeGroot opposed)
• Approved elimination of District Attorney Medical Examiner position, saving $85,000 (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of Maintenance Fiscal staff from 1 FTE to 0.5 FTE (approved)
• Confirmed removal of $49,779 building maintenance and repair from Watermaster budget (approved)
• Confirmed removal of $60,366 Corrections Equipment Reserve (approved)

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners' Legal & Human Resources body will meet to conduct a specific hearing regarding livestock harm and discuss human resources and property matters. The meeting includes reviews of timecard guidance and a child care facility property purchase.

• Dog Harming Livestock Hearing: Foster V. Morgan
• Nationwide Indexed Principal Protection application
• KCC Child Care Facility property purchase MOA for S 6th
• Letter of Support for Bonanza Safe Routes To School parking lot paving

The board approved an amendment to the donation deed so Klamath County Community College can build its childcare facility on its own property and use the donated land for an athletic facility, saving between $0.5 M and $1 M. The board also found Leonard Morgan's dogs guilty of killing livestock and imposed $1,626 in penalties. An indexed principal protection investment plan for county employees was authorized, and a letter of support for the Bonanza Safe Routes to School parking lot paving was signed.

• Approved amendment to donation deed for KCC childcare site swap, saving $0.5‑1 M (unanimous)
• Found Morgan's dogs guilty; imposed $1,626 total civil penalties (unanimous)
• Approved HR Director to sign application for indexed principal protection plan (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter of support for Bonanza Safe Routes to School parking lot paving (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session closed to the public to consult with legal counsel regarding current or anticipated litigation. The session is authorized under ORS 192.660(2)(h) and no other business will be conducted.

• Executive session to consult with counsel on current or likely litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve minutes from the previous meeting, receive an update from Darin Rutledge on the Klamath IDEA initiative, and discuss plans for testimony before the Ways & Means Committee. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from April 8, 2025
• Darin Rutledge - Klamath IDEA update
• Plan for Ways & Means Committee testimony

The commissioners approved the minutes from the last meeting. An update on Klamath IDEA was presented, including a request for $15,000 funding that will be reviewed at the Finance meeting on April 30. The board also planned each commissioner’s testimony topics for the upcoming Ways & Means Committee meeting on April 25.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on accepting Tyler Technologies' proposal for a new Enterprise Resource Planning system and authorizing contract negotiations. Other major decisions include approving a $424,800 renewal of networking services with Hunter Communications and a $50,000 USDA agreement for wolf depredation compensation. The board will also consider the sheriff's request to auction property via Prairiewind LLC, multiple appointments to advisory committees, and the decertification of the deputy district attorneys' union.

• Accept Tyler Technologies proposal for new ERP system; authorize contract negotiations.
• Approve $424,800 renewal of Unified Networking Services with Hunter Communications.
• Approve $50,000 USDA APHIS cooperative agreement for wolf depredation compensation and non-lethal management.
• Approve sheriff to accept quote from Prairiewind LLC for online auction of firearms and other surplus items.
• Acknowledge decertification of Klamath County District Attorney Association as union for deputy district attorneys.

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts, a USDA wildlife services agreement, and updates to the county pension plan. They also approved the decertification of the District Attorney Association and adopted bylaws for grant review panels. Four new members were appointed to county advisory boards, with one commissioner abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved request for proposal from Tyler Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff's online vendor quote for property auction (unanimous)
• Approved decertification of Klamath County District Attorney Association (unanimous) RE2025-017
• Approved amendment to Klamath County Employees' Pension Plan (unanimous) RE2025-018
• Appointed Eric Basangan to Klamath Housing Authority Board (approved; DeGroot abstained)
• Approved agreement with Klamath Falls Farmers’ Market and Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved USDA APHIS Cooperative Agreement #25-7341-6977RA (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws for Economic Development Grant Review Panel (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will receive departmental updates from the Sheriff's Office, Jail, Community Corrections, and Juvenile divisions, followed by an update on a proposed Public Safety Service District. The meeting also includes public safety reports from county officials.

• Update from Lt. Billy Stripling on Jail operations
• Update from Sheriff's Office
• Update from Dennis Holmes on Community Corrections
• Update from Dan Golden on Juvenile services
• Discussion of proposed Public Safety Service District

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple funding agreements, including $1.5 million in Title III funds for wildfire mitigation, search and rescue, and emergency services. Other notable actions include renewing DarkTrace's AI intrusion detection system for $155,859, approving a wolf depredation grant of $52,000, and correcting a domestic well assistance agreement. Several agreements for infrastructure and internships are also on the agenda.

• Approve $1,519,170.94 in Title III funding for projects including Bly Pinecrest Fuel Break, brush engines, search and rescue, and more
• Accept DarkTrace's $155,859 proposal to renew AI intrusion detection system for county IT network
• Approve $52,000 Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Depredation Grant with $2,997.45 county match
• Approve $20,465 domestic well financial assistance grant for Andrew McKay from drought relief funds
• Approve restated sanitary sewer pump station maintenance agreement for Tract 1357 with annual assessments

The Klamath County Board approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting and a series of contracts and grant agreements. Items included renewing the DarkTrace AI intrusion detection system, an internship partnership with Oregon State University, and multiple water and emergency‑service grants. All actions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved quote and contract to renew DarkTrace AI intrusion detection system (unanimous)
• Approved experiential internship agreement with Oregon State University College of Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved restated sanitary sewerage pump station maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 termination to Title III Search and Rescue contract (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Domestic Well Financial Assistance Program agreement (unanimous)
• Approved signing of Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Depredation Grant (unanimous)
• Approved signing of 2025 Title III Funding Agreements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a support letter for a Justice Reinvestment Program Grant for Community Corrections and discuss a temporary hire exception for a marine deputy in the Sheriff's Office. They will also discuss a draft intergovernmental agreement for a defensible space equipment grant with Chiloquin Fire and consider the NRE Swimming Pool Repository Property.

• Support letter for Justice Reinvestment Program Grant (Community Corrections)
• Department request for temporary hire exception for a marine deputy (Sheriff's Office)
• Discussion of IGA draft for CWRR Defensible Space Equipment Grant (Chiloquin Fire)
• Discussion of NRE Swimming Pool Repository Property

The board unanimously approved a support letter for the Justice Reinvestment Program grant presented by Aaron Hartman. They also unanimously approved a temporary‑hire exception request from Human Resources. The board directed County Counsel to draft a lease agreement for the former OIT Marine Corps site and will revisit the matter in three weeks. The board agreed that Emergency Management will procure equipment under the CWRR Defensible Space Equipment Grant for fuels mitigation.

• Approved minutes from last work session (unanimous)
• Approved support letter for Justice Reinvestment Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved temporary‑hire exception request (unanimous)
• Directed County Counsel to draft lease for memorial site; board will revisit in three weeks (no vote)
• Agreed for Emergency Management to procure equipment under CWRR Defensible Space Equipment Grant (no vote)

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners will hold a Legal & Human Resources meeting to discuss an annual insurance review, a proposal to add youth members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and Tourism Grant Review Panel, and vehicle security. Minutes from prior meetings are also up for approval.

• Annual Insurance Review with Leslie Barlow Hunter (Risk Management) and Bill Gilmore (Great Basin)
• Proposal to add youth members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Proposal to add youth members to the Tourism Grant Review Panel
• Vehicle Security discussion led by Heidi Gaither, DDS
• Approval of meeting minutes from 02-05-2025 and 02-12-2025

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It agreed to add a non‑voting youth member to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Tourism Grant Review Panel. It adopted a temporary 60‑day vehicle‑security arrangement, storing vehicles at the road shop on weekends and allowing staff to take them home during the week, with a review for a permanent system. It directed staff to obtain quotes for a $100,000 property deductible and to explore self‑insuring lower‑value equipment.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Agreed to add non‑voting youth member to Economic Development Advisory Committee and Tourism Grant Review Panel
• Approved temporary 60‑day vehicle security solution (road shop storage weekends, staff take‑home weekdays)
• Directed staff to obtain quotes for $100,000 property deductible
• Directed staff to review self‑insuring options for lower‑value equipment

Finance

The Board of Commissioners Finance Meeting will cover the proposed FY2026 budget and related grant program summaries. The board will also discuss the financial structure for the Spence Mountain Fund and a request for proposals for a new Finance/HR system.

• FY2026 Proposed Budget discussion
• Spence Mountain funding structure options
• RFP discussion for new Finance/HR System (ERP)

The board reviewed the FY2026 proposed budget, noting $5,096,000 in SRS funds and $2,643,587 from LATCF reserves. A grant program overview highlighted over $15 million in assets and positive survey feedback. Commissioners assigned Jeremy Morris to lead Spence Mountain projects and develop a pre‑budget for a new sub‑department. The board agreed to issue an intent to award and start negotiations with Vendor B for the new finance/HR ERP system.

• Assign Jeremy Morris to lead Spence Mountain projects and prepare a pre‑budget (board agreement)
• Issue intent to award and begin negotiations with Vendor B for the new ERP system (board agreement)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several maintenance contracts and public works requests. The meeting includes decisions on jail flooring, postage equipment, and road repair quotes.

• Proposal from CAP Concrete Coatings for Klamath County Jail C POD flooring at $31,060
• Lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for postage machine upgrade totaling $30,353.40 over 5 years
• Annual $14,318 agreement with Cintas for floor mats in county buildings
• Request for quotes for mechanical wheel trencher services on Silver Lake Rd and sidewalk maintenance on Madison and Patterson Streets
• Memorandum of Understanding for a $5,000 contribution toward a flagpole at the John Hancock Event Center

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the March 18 minutes, proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and authorized several procurement actions and agreements. They also appointed a new member to a special road district board and authorized the library director to sign a facilities use agreement with OHSU.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Approved request for quotes for mechanical wheel trencher services on Silver Lake Rd (unanimous)
• Approved request for quotes for concrete sidewalk maintenance on Madison and Patterson Streets (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Cintas floor‑mat quote under Omnia Master Agreement 001299 (unanimous)
• Appointed Matthew Kelley to Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 1 Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved signing agreement with Pitney Bowes (unanimous)
• Authorized Library Director to sign facilities use agreement with Oregon Health & Science University (unanimous)

Finance

The Board will consider authorizing the Solid Waste/Parks Manager to apply for the Oregon State Marine Board Maintenance Assistance Grant for boating access sites. They will also discuss a $84,900 Sigma Tactical Wellness proposal for the Klamath County Sheriff's Office and funding requests totaling $17,500 for Klamath Idea and Badger Venture. Additionally, the board will organize the Budget Committee, including election of officers and a demonstration of budget software.

• Authorize grant application for Oregon State Marine Board Maintenance Assistance Grant (MAG) for FY25/26 and FY26/27
• KCSO Sigma Tactical Wellness Proposal: $84,900 for 100 employees
• Funding request: Klamath Idea FY 2025-26 = $15,000
• Funding request: 2025 Badger Venture Support = $2,500
• Department request: Convert part-time Land Surveyor Aide I to 1 FTE (correct title)

The Board of Commissioners approved several items, including authorizing the Solid Waste/Parks Manager to apply for the Oregon State Marine Board Maintenance Assistance Grant for FY25/26 and FY26/27, and approving the move of a PT Land Surveyor Aide I to FT upon graduation. The Budget Committee elected officers and discussed operations, but several funding requests were tabled. The board also approved the updated Capital Asset Policy.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Solid Waste/Parks Manager to apply for Oregon State Marine Board MAG for FY25/26 and FY26/27 (unanimous)
• Elected Linda Tepper as Chair, Will Oxley as Vice Chair, Ashley Trushell as Secretary of Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Approved moving PT Land Surveyor Aide I to FT Land Surveyor Aide I upon graduation (unanimous)
• Approved updated Capital Asset Policy (unanimous)
• Tabled Spence Mountain Fund discussion until meeting with Stephanie Brown and Jeremy Morris
• Tabled Klamath Idea funding request ($15,000) until next finance meeting
• Tabled Badger Venture Support funding request ($2,500) until next finance meeting

Board of Commissioners

The board will approve minutes from the March 11 meeting and consider a Title III application from Ian Thigpen. This is the only substantive item on an otherwise procedural agenda.

• Ian Thigpen – Title III Application Approval (document: 03-18-25 TITLE III RECOMMENDATIONS.PDF)

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved the Title III grants as recommended by the Title III Allocation Advisory Council, totaling $1,519,170.94. The motion was made by Commissioner Minty, seconded by Commissioner Nichols, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved $1,519,170.94 in Title III grants (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the last meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding land corner preservation fees and nuisance control. The meeting also includes several supplemental budget resolutions and equipment purchases for Public Works.

• Proposed Ordinance 52.04 to increase Public Land Corner Preservation Fund fee from $5.00 to $10.00
• Proposed Ordinance 15.13 to update Nuisance Control and Uniform Civil Violation procedures
• Purchase of a 2025 Freightliner M@ 106 Plus Chassis for $114,859.00
• Supplemental budget resolution for Developmental Disability Services increasing revenues by $254,802
• Domestic Well Assistance Grant agreements for Charles Kramer ($18,365.00) and Michael DeMatteis ($5,998.00)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several budget resolutions, including supplemental budgets for Developmental Disability Services, General Fund/Public Health, and Parks and Tourism, and rescinded a prior resolution. They also authorized fuel supply and truck purchases, appointed members to local boards, and adopted ordinances increasing the Public Land Corner Preservation Fund fee from $5 to $10 and amending nuisance control and civil violation procedures. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved supplemental budget resolutions BR2025-008, BR2025-009, BR2025-010 (unanimous)
• Rescinded budget resolution BR2025-004 (unanimous)
• Authorized fuel supply bid from Ed Staub & Sons Petroleum (unanimous)
• Accepted quote for 2025 Freightliner chassis (unanimous)
• Appointed Donna Kness and Timothy Smith to Bly Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Lewis to Rainbow Park Pine Ridge Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 52.04 increasing Public Land Corner Preservation Fund fee to $10 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 15.13 amending nuisance control and civil violation procedures (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult with counsel regarding current or potential litigation and to conduct deliberations on labor negotiations. No public decisions are expected during the closed session.

• Consultation with counsel on legal rights and duties regarding litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h))
• Deliberations on labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d))

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget workshop to review department requests and financial updates. The session includes reports from various county departments and updates on timber and stewardship strategies.

• Department request for Museum Office Manager reclassification
• Department request for Public Works & Planning Director
• GNA/Stewardship Hurdles and Strategies Update
• O&C, SRS & Timber Update by Commissioner DeGroot

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop on March 13, 2025, where department heads presented their proposed budgets. The board unanimously approved two department requests: a Museum Office Manager reclassification and a Public Works & Planning Director request. Commissioner DeGroot also provided an update on federal timber payments, noting that SRS was not authorized and discussing potential impacts on county revenue.

• Approved Museum Office Manager reclass (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works & Planning Director request (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss a lease with Basin United, receive updates from Klamath Water Users Association and SkyLakes Medical Center, and hear an update on the Oregon Living With Fire program. No decisions or votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Basin United - Lease discussion
• Klamath Water Users Association update
• SkyLakes Medical Center update
• Oregon Living With Fire update by Jodie Barram and Jennifer Fenton

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They heard a request from Basin United Soccer Club for a separate land use agreement at Steen Sports Park, which the Board will review with County Counsel. Updates were also presented on the Klamath Water Users Association, Sky Lakes Medical Center (including a possible medical school), and Oregon Living with Fire's annual report. The meeting adjourned at 4:20pm.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Basin United soccer lease request to be reviewed with County Counsel
• Heard Klamath Water Users Association legislative update
• Heard Sky Lakes Medical Center update including medical school exploration
• Heard Oregon Living with Fire annual report

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting on March 11, 2025. Items include grant updates, a request for first responder health screening, human resources policy changes, a support letter for state bill HB3666, and discussions on Spence Mountain management, SAR compound, and federal land updates (O&C, SRS, Timber EO). No final votes are listed; most items are discussions or updates.

• JRP Grant update and Homefront Grant discussion
• KCSO request for First Responders Health Screening (SIGMA PROPOSAL)
• Add logo to support letter for HB3666
• Spence Mountain Management/Recreation Manager discussion
• Updates on O&C, SRS, and Timber EO

The Board approved moving Spence Mountain management under Public Works, with a reminder that no Public Works funds can be used for Spence. They also approved grant applications for justice reinvestment and Project Homefront septic upgrades, and agreed to several HR policy changes including no PTO deduction during weather closures.

• Approved justice reinvestment grant application for 2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Project Homefront septic upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved moving Spence Mountain management under Public Works (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeremy Morris to Spence Mountain Maintenance Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved work-from-home exception requests for Library, IT, Surveyor/GIS (unanimous)
• Agreed employees not charged PTO during inclement weather closures
• Agreed to add HR policy language on 40-hour work week for exempt employees
• Agreed to provide 4 hours paid time off on Christmas Eve

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners holds a budget workshop to discuss department requests, including converting a part-time Public Works engineer aide to a full-time land surveyor I and promoting an appraiser in the Assessor's office. No votes or final decisions are indicated on this agenda; the meeting is a workshop for review.

• Public Works request to change a PT Engineer Aide to a FT Land Surveyor I
• Public Works & Planning Director department request
• Assessor promotion request for an Appraiser II
• Attendance of department heads from Sheriff, Surveyor, Assessor, Tax Collector, Justice Court, Community Corrections, Maintenance, and Veterans

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop where department heads presented their proposed budgets. The board approved two personnel requests: a part-time Engineer Aide/Land Surveyor I for Public Works and a promotion to Appraiser II for the Assessor's office, both unanimously. A request for a Public Works & Planning Director was deferred to the Community Development Department's budget workshop on March 13, 2025. No other decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved Public Works PT Engineer Aide/Land Surveyor I (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor Promotion Appraiser II (unanimous)
• Deferred Public Works & Planning Director request to March 13 workshop

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review the Urban Transportation Safety Plan with Kittleson & Assoc.

• Urban Transportation Safety Plan presentation by Kittleson & Assoc.

The Board unanimously approved the updated Urban Transportation Safety Plan, which replaces the 2012 Urban Area Transportation Plan. The approval also updates references to the plan in the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code. The motion was made by Commissioner Nichols and seconded by Commissioner DeGroot.

• Adopted the updated Urban Transportation Safety Plan (unanimous).
• Updated references to the plan in the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting in executive session on March 10, 2025. The session is closed to the public and media, allowed under Oregon law for discussions about labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d)) and consultation with legal counsel on current or anticipated litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h)). No other business is listed on the agenda.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet on March 4, 2025, to consider three department requests: a paid time off (PTO) request from the Sheriff's Office for the Undersheriff, a revision to the Sheriff's School Resource Officer/KCC Sergeant position, and a policy exception for the District Attorney. These are administrative personnel actions that do not involve public hearings or financial amounts disclosed in the agenda.

• Department Request – Sheriff's Office – Undersheriff PTO
• Department Request – Sheriff's Office SRO/KCC Sergeant Revision
• Department Request – District Attorney Exception To Policy
• Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a brief administrative meeting and approved three personnel-related requests from the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office, all by unanimous vote. The minutes do not provide details on the content of these requests. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Sheriff's Office Undersheriff PTO request (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office SRO/KCC Sergeant Revision (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney Exception to Policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to apply for a Local Government Grant to build the Library Community Courtyard. They will also consider approving a $7,336.54 copier purchase for Public Works, appointing members to two boards, contracting a speaker for a trauma summit, and recommending a new liquor license for J's Steakhouse.

• Resolution to apply for grant to construct Klamath County Library Community Courtyard at 296 Main Street
• Purchase and maintenance agreement with Stacy and Dennis IT Solutions for a Toshiba copier, estimated $7,336.54 over 5 years
• Appointment of BarbaraJean Erickson to Antelope Meadows Special Road District Board
• Contract with Lydia Bartholow Care and Consulting for trauma summit presentation, $4,800 from LADPC budget
• Recommendation for new liquor license for J's Steakhouse

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously. Actions included accepting a quote and approving purchase/maintenance agreements for a Toshiba copier, signing a grant application for the Library Community Courtyard, and making two board appointments. The board also approved a contract with Lydia Bartholow Care and Consulting LLC and an amendment to the insurance agent of record contract.

• Approved minutes from February 25, 2025 business meeting
• Proclaimed March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
• Accepted quote from Stacy and Dennis IT Solutions Inc. for Toshiba E-Studio 2521AC copy machine
• Approved and signed Resolution RE2025-016 for Library Community Courtyard grant application
• Appointed BarbaraJean Erickson to Antelope Meadows Special Road District Board (OR2025-050)
• Appointed Heather Harter to Elected Officials Compensation Board (OR2025-051)
• Approved purchase and maintenance agreements with Stacy and Dennis IT Solutions Inc. for Toshiba copier
• Approved contract with Lydia Bartholow Care and Consulting LLC for Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session on March 4, 2025, to conduct deliberations with persons designated to carry on labor negotiations, as permitted under Oregon law. The session is closed to the public and media reporting is restricted to the general subject. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations

Planning Commission

The Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission will review two requests for Comprehensive Plan and zone changes. These requests involve transitioning parcels from farm and residential uses to commercial and industrial uses.

• Request to change 2.5 acres at 37637 N. Hwy 97 from Exclusive Farm Use to Transportation Commercial
• Request to change 0.54 acres at 3303 Austin Street from Suburban Residential to Light Industrial

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to move the board to internal services with general administration. Several department requests are on the agenda, including new sheriff's office positions (SRO sergeant, jail medic, vacant patrol), a clerk's office policy exception, a DDS reclassification, and a public works engineer hiring bonus. The board will also receive updates on a library community courtyard grant and a wildfire service map, and consider a letter of support for the Kingsley Academic Training Center and a funding request for the OIT Women's Basketball Tournament.

• Resolution moving BOCC to internal services with Gen Admin
• Sheriff's Office requests for SRO Sergeant and Jail Medic positions
• Sheriff's Office request to fill vacant patrol positions
• Public Works Engineer hiring bonus request
• OIT Women's Basketball Tournament request for funding

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved filling five vacant patrol deputy positions despite a hiring freeze, with Commissioner DeGroot voting against due to financial concerns. The board also approved several other personnel actions, including posting an SRO sergeant position, filling a jail medic position, transitioning a temporary employee to full-time, and reallocating funds for a services coordinator. Additionally, they approved hiring bonuses for Public Works engineers, allocated $2,000 from the Tourism Fund for the Oregon Tech Women's Basketball Tournament, and directed County Counsel to draft an appeal of the wildfire hazard maps.

• Approved filling 5 vacant patrol deputy positions (2-1)
• Approved internal posting of SRO KCC Sergeant position (unanimous)
• Approved filling vacant jail medical assistant position (unanimous)
• Approved transitioning temporary employee to full-time senior indexing specialist (unanimous)
• Approved reallocating funds to hire services coordinator, not fill monitoring specialist (unanimous)
• Approved posting engineer positions with hiring bonuses and relocation expenses (2-1)
• Approved $2,000 Tourism Fund sponsorship for Oregon Tech Women's Basketball Tournament (unanimous)
• Directed County Counsel to draft appeal of wildfire hazard maps (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold first public hearings on two proposed ordinances: one increasing the administrative fee for the Public Land Corner Preservation Fund from $5 to $10, and another amending nuisance control and civil violation procedures. The board will also consider approving $250,000 in emergency snow removal expenditures, awarding a $73,112.23 weed control chemical contract, and authorizing bids for guardrail and multi-use path projects. Other items include a transient room tax distribution of $585,567.52, appointments to the Predatory Animal Control District Board, and a contract for a trauma summit speaker.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 52.04 to increase land corner preservation fee from $5 to $10 (publication cost $125.21)
• First public hearing on Ordinance 15.13 amending nuisance control and civil violation codes (publication cost $125.21)
• Approve $250,000 in county road funds for snow removal on local access roads in rural eastern Klamath County
• Award Nutrien Ag Solutions $73,112.23 quote for 2025 weed control chemicals
• Authorize bids for guardrail on Sprague River Road and South Chiloquin Road (est. $150k–$200k) and multi-use path on Homedale Road from OR140 to Brett Way (est. $315k–$350k)

The Board unanimously approved several routine items, including awarding the 2025 weed control chemicals quote to Nutrien Ag Solutions, authorizing invitations for bids on two road projects, and approving a letter of engagement for BBG Real Estate Services. Two first public hearings were held on proposed fee increases, with no public comments. The board also approved appointments and agreements, and heard commissioner reports on ongoing issues.

• Approved minutes from Feb 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved order to expend county road funds for snow removal on local access roads (unanimous)
• Awarded Nutrien Ag Solutions quote for 2025 weed control chemicals (unanimous)
• Authorized invitation for bids for 2025 Guardrail Improvements: Sprague River Road and South Chiloquin Road (unanimous)
• Authorized invitation for bids for 2025 Homedale Road: OR140 to Brett Way project (unanimous)
• Approved letter of engagement for BBG Real Estate Services (unanimous)
• Approved transient room tax fourth quarter distribution (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessie Guthrie and Chris McKoen to Predatory Animal Control District Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a purchase for a new mobile command vehicle and two public health grant agreements. The meeting also includes the annual adoption of the Treasurer’s Investment Pool policy and a liquor license recommendation.

• Purchase of a 2026 North Star 180-5 Mobile Command Vehicle from Braun Northwest, Inc. for $258,045
• Agreement with OHSU for Maternal & Child Health Program home visiting services ($21,031 grant revenue)
• Grant partner agreement with Cascade Health Alliance for THW training ($60,000)
• Approval of the Treasurer’s Investment Pool policy statement
• Liquor license recommendation for Rodeo Steakhouse & Mexican Cuisine

The Board approved the purchase of a 2026 North Star 180-5 Mobile Command Vehicle for Search & Rescue, funded by a donation from Klamath Defender Services. They also approved agreements with OHSU and Cascade Health Alliance for public health programs, and adopted an investment policy statement for the county treasurer's pool. A recommendation for a new liquor license for Rodeo Steakhouse & Mexican Cuisine was read into the record.

• Approved minutes from February 11, 2025 business meeting
• Approved purchase of 2026 North Star 180-5 Mobile Command Vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved agreement 1029202 with OHSU for Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved Cascade Health Alliance SDOH Grant Partner Agreement with LADPC (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Policy Statement for Treasurer's Investment Pool (unanimous)
• Read recommendation for new liquor license for Rodeo Steakhouse & Mexican Cuisine

County Counsel

This is a closed executive session under Oregon law to discuss labor negotiations. No public decisions or votes will occur. The session is held at the Klamath County Government Center.

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting of the Administrative Advisory Committee focusing on internal operations, specifically the phone system auto attendant and notification timeline for delayed starts or closures. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of phone system auto attendant during delayed starts/closures
• Review of delayed start/closure notification timeline

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session for the annual inspection and tour of the jail and juvenile facilities.

• Annual Jail and Juvenile Inspection / Tour

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners will continue reviewing language for a Public Safety District. They will also consider several personnel requests, including for Developmental Disabilities Services, a Risk Manager, and the Undersheriff's compensation and benefits. Other items include an inclement weather policy, an order to use road funds for clearing roads in East County, and letters of support for a Chiloquin tourism grant and the KDD North Canal Extension.

• Continued review of Public Safety District language
• Department request for Developmental Disabilities Services
• Department request for a salaried Risk Manager
• Department request for Undersheriff's compensation and benefits
• Order to use road funds to clear roads in East County

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved an order authorizing up to $250,000 in Road Funds for snow removal on local access roads in rural eastern Klamath County, with a unanimous vote. The board also approved several personnel requests, including for Developmental Disabilities Services, a Risk Manager, and the Sheriff's Office Undersheriff's compensation and benefits. They approved changes to the inclement weather policy regarding attendance, and agreed to request flat and reduced budget scenarios from departments. Additionally, they approved letters of support for a Chiloquin tourism grant and the KDD North Canal Extension.

• Approved $250,000 for snow removal on rural east county roads (unanimous)
• Approved Developmental Disabilities Services department request (unanimous)
• Approved Risk Manager department request (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Undersheriff's compensation and benefits (unanimous)
• Approved inclement weather policy changes for attendance (unanimous)
• Agreed to request flat and 30% reduced budgets from General Fund departments, 15% from Internal Services
• Approved letter of support for Chiloquin Tourism Travel Oregon Grant (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for KDD North Canal Extension (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will declare a state of emergency due to a historic snowstorm that left over 200 homes without power for days, and will also place the formation of the East Klamath County Public Safety District on the May 2025 ballot. Other actions include approving a $44,883.90 vehicle for the deflection program, accepting contracts for Summers Quarry geotechnical exploration (Wallace Group $20,172; Western States Soil Conservation $54,700), and holding a public hearing on new Surveyor and GIS fee schedules. A prior-approved waiver for a methadone clinic under ORS 430.590 and a free pilot agreement with C3.ai are also on the agenda.

• State of emergency declared after significant snow event with widespread power outages
• East Klamath County Public Safety District formation placed on May 20, 2025 ballot with proposed $89 annual tax per lot
• Purchase of 2025 Ford Explorer (Lithia Ford of Klamath Falls, $44,883.90) for mobile crisis vehicle in deflection program
• Contracts awarded for Summers Quarry geotechnical exploration: Wallace Group ($20,172) and Western States Soil Conservation ($54,700)
• Public hearing on proposed fee schedule updates for Surveyor and GIS offices (first increase since January 2022)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency in Klamath County due to inclement weather, enabling access to regional assets. They also approved several budget resolutions, bids, agreements, appointments, and a new fee schedule for the Surveyor's and GIS offices. The board signed an order to place the formation of the East Klamath County Public Safety District on the May 2025 ballot.

• Approved resolution declaring state of emergency due to inclement weather (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for General Fund Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for General Fund Commissioner and Internal Service Fund (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Explorer for Deflection Program mobile crisis vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved quotes and agreements with Wallace Group and Western States Soil Conservation for Summers Quarry geotechnical project (unanimous)
• Approved order to place East Klamath County Public Safety District formation on May 2025 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved new Surveyor's Office and GIS Office fee schedules (unanimous)
• Appointed members to North Shasta Lighting District and Green Knoll Estates Special Road District boards (unanimous)

Human Resources

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving minutes from previous meetings, review HR requests for stipends for Public Works and Planning Director positions, and discuss a waiver under ORS 430.590 for a methadone clinic. They will also vote on letters of support for City of Klamath Falls workforce housing water infrastructure and 11th Street Bridge projects, and review draft language for a policing district. The meeting includes a presentation on 2024 employee survey results.

• Department request for a Public Works stipend
• Department request for a Planning Director stipend
• Discussion of waiver ORS 430.590 for a methadone clinic
• Letter of support for City of KF workforce housing water infrastructure project
• Letter of support for City of KF 11th Street Bridge project and draft policing district language

The Board approved a waiver under ORS 430.590 allowing a methadone clinic to move to the Klamath Works campus, which is within 1000 feet of a school. The vote was unanimous. The item will be placed on an upcoming Business Meeting as a prior approved item. The Board also approved a stipend for the Public Works Director (2-1) and signed two letters of support for City of Klamath Falls projects.

• Approved waiver ORS 430.590 for methadone clinic move to Klamath Works campus (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works stipend, re-evaluate in 90 days (2-1, DeGroot and Nichols in favor, Minty opposed)
• Approved letter of support for City of KF Workforce Housing Water Infrastructure Community Project (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for City of KF 11th Street Bridge Project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last administrative meeting and work session

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session closed to the public to consult with legal counsel regarding current or anticipated litigation. The session is authorized under Oregon Revised Statute 192.660(2)(h). No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on litigation
• No other agenda items discussed; meeting is exclusively procedural

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on proposed amendments to Ordinance 52.04 to increase the Public Land Corner Preservation Fund administrative fee from $5 to $10, and to Ordinance 15.13 to update noxious weed control rules. The board also approved service awards for county employees, appointed new members to the Klamath River Acres Special Road District Board, and authorized agreements for noxious weed control with Pacific Power and the City of Klamath Falls.

• Approve minutes from January 28, 2025 meeting (no fiscal impact)
• Accept Windermere proposal for real estate services (no fiscal impact)
• Set public hearings for Feb 25 and Mar 18, 2025 on Ordinance 52.04 fee increase to $10
• Set public hearings for Feb 25 and Mar 18, 2025 on Ordinance 15.13 noxious weed control updates
• Approve $158,992.20 funding amendment to Public Health Services IGA and remove $8,175.21 unspent funds

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including a real estate services proposal, two resolutions setting public hearing dates for ordinance amendments, appointments to the Klamath River Acres Special Road District Board, and agreements for public health financing and noxious weed control. The board also approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting and the bylaws for the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved real estate services proposal (unanimous)
• Set public hearing dates for Ordinance 52.04 fee increase (RE2025-012, unanimous)
• Set public hearing dates for noxious weed control updates (RE2025-013, unanimous)
• Appointed Kenneth Shearer and Elvina Contla to Klamath River Acres Special Road District Board (OR2025-042, unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #14 to IGA #180017 for public health services financing (unanimous)
• Approved noxious weed control agreement with Pacific Power (unanimous)
• Approved noxious weed control agreement with City of Klamath Falls Street Division (unanimous)
• Approved Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee bylaws (unanimous)

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on four funding requests totaling $81,175, including $45,000 for Oregon Tech Foundation programs, $1,175 for Chamber of Commerce membership, $15,000 for Job Fair Support, and $20,000 for a groundwater feasibility study by Jacobs Engineering. They will also discuss administrative charges for FY2025-26, a capital assets policy, and budget assumptions such as distributing revenues without reserve funds and requiring departments to present balanced budgets at reduced levels. The meeting includes consideration of whether to hold budget workshops this spring.

• Oregon Tech Foundation funding request: $45,000 total ($15,000/year for 3 years) for Catalyze Klamath and Ready, Set, Innovate
• Chamber of Commerce membership: $1,175.00
• Chamber of Commerce Job Fair Support: $15,000
• Groundwater Study by Jacobs Engineering: $20,000 for outreach and finishing feasibility study
• Discussion of FY2025-26 administrative charges, including whether to move Commissioners to Internal Services

The Board of Commissioners approved several funding requests: $5,000 per year for three years to Catalyze Klamath from the Economic Development Fund, $15,000 for the Chamber of Commerce Job Fair, and $20,000 for a groundwater study by Jacobs Engineering, pending OWRD approval. They declined the $1,175 Chamber of Commerce membership. They also approved paying the AOC dues invoice of $40,418.70. Additionally, they agreed to send the draft Capital Assets Administrative Policy to department heads for input and requested white papers on 30% budget reductions and flat budgets from General Fund and Internal Service departments.

• Approved $5,000/yr for 3 years to Catalyze Klamath (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 for Chamber of Commerce Job Fair (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for groundwater study, pending OWRD approval (unanimous)
• Declined $1,175 Chamber of Commerce membership
• Approved $40,418.70 AOC dues invoice (unanimous)
• Agreed to send Capital Assets policy to department heads for input
• Requested white papers on 30% budget cuts and flat budgets

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a letter from the Spence Mountain Advisory Committee. The session also includes an update regarding the Steen Sports Park.

• Review of Spence Mountain Advisory Committee letter
• Steen Sports Park update

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes. They heard a recommendation from the Spence Mountain Advisory Committee on county oversight of Spence Mountain, and Commissioner Minty will work with the committee and Finance to draft a job description for a part-time Recreation Coordinator funded by Tourism Funds. They also received an update on the Steen Sports Park from Dana Ouellette and DJ Rowley. The meeting adjourned at 3:35pm.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Commissioner Minty assigned to develop a proposed job description for a part-time Recreation Coordinator for Spence Mountain, funded by Tourism Funds

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving minutes from prior meetings, discuss creating an Assistant Emergency Manager position, authorize the purchase of an electric pickup for Public Works, review a memo transitioning the Commissioners' Office to full on-site work, and receive an update on the policing district. Action on these items may be taken.

• Approve minutes from January 8 and 21, 2025 meetings
• Create an Assistant Emergency Manager position (presented by Emergency Manager Ian Thigpen)
• Purchase of an electric pickup truck for Public Works (presented by Jeremy Morris)
• Transition Commissioners' Office staff to full on-site work (memo from Finance’s Vickie Noel)
• Policing District update

The Board of Commissioners approved several items, including an exception to the hiring freeze for an Assistant Emergency Manager, the purchase of an electric pickup, a memo requiring full on-site work, and instructing staff to prepare the East County Policing District proposal for the May ballot. The policing district proposal was approved unanimously, with an estimated cost of $89 per lot in east county.

• Approved exception to hiring freeze for Assistant Emergency Manager (2-1, DeGroot opposed)
• Approved purchase of electric pickup (unanimous)
• Approved memo for full on-site work (unanimous)
• Approved instructing staff to prepare East County Policing District proposal for May ballot (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board will decide on multiple agreements including a road construction services agreement with the City of Merrill worth up to $230,100, a contract for lot book reports from First American Title Company costing about $30,500, and an abatement cleanup invoice of $11,200.44. They will also appoint Lilliana Chalabi to the Valley Acres Special Road District Board and consider an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Bonanza for justice court services.

• Approve invoice of $11,200.44 to American Made for abatement at 9453 Hill Rd.
• Accept quote from First American Title Company for lot book reports at $275/report, total ~$30,500
• Appoint Lilliana Chalabi to Valley Acres Special Road District Board
• Approve agreement with City of Merrill for road construction services up to $230,100
• Approve intergovernmental agreement with Town of Bonanza for Justice Court to act as its court system

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with the City of Merrill for road construction services, along with several other routine items including accepting an invoice for abatement cleanup, a quote for lot book reports, appointing a board member, and approving intergovernmental agreements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting
• Accepted invoice from American Made for abatement cleanup at 9453 Hill Rd.
• Accepted quote from First American Title Company for lot book reports
• Appointed Lilliana Chalabi to Valley Acres Special Road District Board
• Designated Tax Collector to sign contract with First American Title Insurance Company
• Approved agreement with City of Merrill for road construction services
• Approved amended tourism grant agreement with Klamath Grown Inc.
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Town of Bonanza

Planning Commission

The Klamath County and Klamath Falls planning commissions will meet jointly to consider making a recommendation to the City Council and County Board regarding adoption of an update to the Klamath Falls Urban Area Transportation System Plan (TSP). The plan, developed with ODOT and other agencies, will guide transportation improvements and investments in the urban area. No other substantive business is listed.

• Consideration of a recommendation on the updated Klamath Falls Urban Area Transportation System Plan (TSP)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting in executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) to deliberate with designated persons on labor negotiations. No other business items are scheduled; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative items. Discussions include a sign-on bonus for an engineer position and a revised memo regarding temporary hires.

• Engineer posting sign-on bonus
• Department request for temporary hire revised memo
• SAR Event for CORSAR in 2026

The Board agreed to support the Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue hosting the CORSAR SummerX event in 2026, earmarking $50,000 from the SAR budget. They also approved a revised temporary hire memo with a corrected fiscal impact of $7,185.34, saving $438.31. Additionally, the Board approved minutes from the last work session and agreed to have Public Works bring back a memo on an engineer sign-on bonus for future approval.

• Approved minutes from last work session
• Agreed to support SummerX event with $50,000 earmarked from SAR budget
• Approved revised temporary hire memo with fiscal impact of $7,185.34 (unanimous)
• Agreed to have Public Works bring back engineer sign-on bonus memo for approval

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a groundwater storage update from Jacobs Engineering, receive reports from the Tax Collector and on the County Shooting Range, and consider administrative items including jury duty pay, a temporary hire, and a letter of support for the South Suburban Sanitary District.

• Approve minutes from meetings on January 7 and 8, 2025
• Jacobs Engineering - Groundwater Storage Update
• County Shooting Range discussion
• Human Resources: Jury Duty Pay and Department Request – Temporary Hire
• Letter of Support for South Suburban Sanitary District

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a revised remote work policy requiring employees to work in the office at least three days a week, effective March 1, 2025, with exceptions approved by the Board. They also approved a temporary HR hire (up to 19 hours/week until a new HR Director is hired) and signed letters of support for the South Suburban Sanitary District and a House records request response. The Board agreed to have Finance staff draft revised bylaws for grant committees and to proceed with amending the jury duty pay policy.

• Approved revised remote work policy (3+ days in office, exceptions by Board) effective March 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary HR hire up to 19 hours/week until new HR Director hired (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter of support for South Suburban Sanitary District (unanimous)
• Approved signing House records request response letter (unanimous)
• Agreed to draft revised grant committee bylaws allowing Finance staff voting rights without quorum
• Agreed to proceed with amending jury duty pay policy to waive pay if employee receives employer pay

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to consult with counsel. The session focuses on legal rights regarding current or likely litigation and lawyer-client communications.

• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h))
• Review of lawyer-client communications exempt from public inspection (ORS 192.660(2)(f))

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing a request for bids for 22,900 cubic yards of rock production (estimated $950,000-$1,150,000), purchasing a 2025 Polaris Ranger for the Sheriff's Office ($37,219.93), and buying two snowmobiles ($31,790). They will also vote on an ordinance changing the comprehensive plan map on 8.04 acres, appointing multiple advisory board members, and approving a health insurance MOU expected to save $205/month per employee.

• Request for bids for 22,900 cubic yards of chip rock production (engineer's estimate $950k-$1.15M)
• Purchase of 2025 Polaris Ranger XP NorthStar Premium crew cab $37,219.93 for Sheriff's Office
• Purchase of two 2025 Polaris Titan S4 snowmobiles totaling $31,790 for Sheriff's Office
• Approval of Ordinance 44.172 changing Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map on 8.04 acres
• Approval of MOU switching KCSSA/KCPOA health insurance to Thin Blue Line, saving $205/month per employee

The Board of Commissioners approved a comprehensive plan map change on 8.04 acres, authorized bids for rock production, approved purchases of a Polaris Ranger and two snowmobiles for the Sheriff's Office, and approved multiple appointments to county committees. All votes were unanimous except for two appointments where Commissioner DeGroot abstained and one where Commissioner Nichols did not vote. The board also approved several contracts and agreements, including a health insurance carrier change and a grant revision.

• Approved Ordinance 44.172 and Final Order CLUP/ZC 3-24 changing comprehensive plan map designation on 8.04 acres (unanimous)
• Approved requesting bids for EAC rock production (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to purchase 2025 Polaris Ranger XP Northstar Premium Crew Side-By-Side (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two snowmobiles from Curtis Blue Line (unanimous)
• Appointed Cassie Stiehr and Elizabeth Mabou to Library Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed 10 members to Fair Board (approved; DeGroot abstained)
• Appointed Kenneth DeCrans, James Molini, and Charles Gray to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to contract with WH Pacific Inc. & NV5 Company Inc. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting of the Administrative Advisory Committee, covering routine internal items: paid time off policy, dress code, and election of new officers. No substantive policy changes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of new officers for the committee
• Discussion of paid time off policy
• Discussion of dress code

Human Resources

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, in its Legal & Human Resources meeting, will approve previous meeting minutes and consider several personnel actions. Items include a paralegal reclassification, a building inspector promotion, and a stipend request for the HR director. They will also discuss rehiring an assistant emergency manager, review a safety report, and consider fee waivers for public record requests.

• Paralegal reclassification from grade UH26/2 to UF28/1 effective Jan 1 (decision)
• Building Inspector I promotion (decision)
• HR OOC stipend request (decision)
• Discussion on rehire for Assistant Emergency Manager
• Public Record Request Fee Waivers (requests 24-2100, 24-2089, 24-2091, 24-2095/24-2093, 24-2103)

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several personnel actions, including closing the HR Director job posting and scheduling interviews for January 24, approving an HR stipend, a paralegal reclassification, and a Building Inspector I promotion. They also denied a public records request fee waiver and discussed but did not decide on rehiring an Assistant Emergency Manager, deferring it for two weeks.

• Closed HR Director job posting; panel interviews to be held, BOCC interviews Jan 24
• Approved HR OOC stipend (unanimous)
• Approved paralegal reclassification from UH26/2 to UF28/1 effective 1/1 (unanimous)
• Approved Building Inspector I promotion (unanimous)
• Denied public records request fee waivers (unanimous)
• Agreed to create evaluation focus groups
• Deferred rehire for Assistant Emergency Manager for two weeks

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a noxious weed violation schedule. The meeting includes updates from the Forest Service and the Klamath Cooperative Weed Management Area Coordinator regarding funds.

• Noxious Weed Violation Schedule
• Update on Klamath Cooperative Weed Management Area Coordinator Funds
• Forest Service update from Judd Lehman

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the last work session. They heard updates from the Forest Service and the Klamath Cooperative Weed Management Area, and agreed to have staff bring a $5,000 funding request to budget workshops. The Board also agreed to let Public Works proceed with proposed changes to noxious weed violation penalties, including new fines of $1,000 for properties under 5 acres and $3,000 for properties over 5 acres, and to add a new section to the County Code.

• Approved minutes from last work session
• Agreed to bring $5,000 CWMA funding request to budget workshops
• Agreed to proceed with noxious weed violation penalty changes

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss a jail sanitary inspection fee from the Sheriff's Office, a capital project funding request from Juvenile department, and a comp time payout request from Human Resources. Also on the agenda are approval of minutes, commissioner travel budget, social media response guidelines, and letters of support for the Klamath Irrigation District Modernization Project and the OC&E Crossings PATH Grant. A sheriff hiring exception is also scheduled.

• Jail Sanitary Inspection Fee from Sheriff's Office
• Capital Project Funding Request from Juvenile department
• Comp Time Payout request from Human Resources
• Letter of Support for Klamath Irrigation District Modernization Project
• Letter of Support for OC&E Crossings PATH Grant

The Board unanimously approved a Sheriff hiring exception to eliminate a Captain position and create an Under Sheriff position, funded by $100,000 in materials and services. They also approved several other items including waiving a jail sanitary inspection fee, signing a capital project funding request, reallocating $11,500 to the Commissioner Position 1 travel budget, and signing letters of support for the Klamath Irrigation District and OC&E Crossings PATH Grant. The social media response guidelines were discussed but no formal vote was recorded.

• Approved waiver of jail sanitary inspection fee (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Capital Project Funding Request form for Juvenile (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $11,500 from Gen Admin Travel & Training to Commissioner Position 1 Travel & Training (consensus)
• Approved letter of support for Klamath Irrigation District Modernization Project (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff hiring exception to eliminate Captain position and create Under Sheriff position (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for OC&E Crossings PATH Grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider two amendments to the public health intergovernmental agreement that remove and roll forward unspent funds from FY24 to FY25, totaling over $500,000. The board also plans to set 2025 weed control fees, declare a weed control district, and appoint members to several special road district boards. Additional action items include agreements for copier maintenance, overdose prevention services, and a trauma summit facility rental.

• Amendment #12 to IGA #180017: removes $175,410.97 in unspent FY24 funds for Tobacco Prevention and WIC programs, with $158,992.20 to be rolled into FY25 by a future amendment.
• Amendment #13 to IGA #180017: removes and re-adds $329,055.35 in COVID vaccine funding from FY24 to FY25, with net zero fiscal impact.
• Resolution to establish 2025 Weed Control Fees (fiscal impact to be determined by agreements).
• Agreement with Outback Strong for overdose prevention: Klamath County Public Health will distribute up to $23,733.
• Authorize property manager to sign closing documents for sale of Map Taxlot 3809-03500-00400 (currently in escrow).

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution establishing 2025 weed control fees and an order declaring Klamath County a weed control district with noxious weeds for the year. They also approved multiple appointments to special road district boards, agreements for public health and community corrections, and authorized the property manager to sign closing documents. All decisions were unanimous.

• Adopted resolution RE2025-011 establishing 2025 weed control fees (unanimous)
• Executed order OR2025-027 declaring Klamath County a weed control district for 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Craig Hunstman to Pine Grove Highland Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Ron Theall and Tena Crum to Woodland Park Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Sasheena Kurfman to Cedar Trails Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Holland, Brian Taylor, and Tina Gray to Two Rivers North Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Canon Solutions America for Community Corrections monthly maintenance (unanimous)
• Authorized property manager to sign closing documents on behalf of Klamath County (unanimous)